Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort called Cadson Bury

Slight univallate hillfort called Cadson Bury

England
List entry 1004494
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cadson Bury is a slight univallate hillfort located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age. The site is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an area of modest proportions, characteristic of smaller hillforts from the later prehistoric period. Its univallate construction suggests it may have served primarily as a territorial marker or refuge settlement rather than a heavily fortified stronghold. The hillfort's modest earthwork remains reflect the landscape archaeology of Iron Age Devon and Cornwall, where such settlements played a significant role in settlement patterns and social organisation during the first millennium BC.

Slight univallate hillfort called Cadson Bury is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004494. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort called Cadson Bury?

Cadson Bury is a slight univallate hillfort located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004494.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort called Cadson Bury?

Slight univallate hillfort called Cadson Bury is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004494.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort called Cadson Bury?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard (2.7 km), Henge 315m north west of Westcott (3 km), Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE of the church (3.4 km).

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