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 monument is defined by a single defensive rampart enclosing an area of relatively modest dimensions, typical of smaller hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. The site's modest earthworks suggest it served local defensive or administrative functions within the Iron Age settlement hierarchy. Like many Cornish hillforts, Cadson Bury represents the prehistoric fortified settlement tradition of south-western Britain.

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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