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Blacketon Rings is a slight univallate hillfort with outworks located in Cornwall, England. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch with associated outer earthworks, indicative of Iron Age settlement and fortification practices. The site's modest defensive character suggests it may have served local territorial or administrative functions during the prehistoric period rather than representing a major regional stronghold. As a scheduled ancient monument, Blacketon Rings contributes to understanding the distribution and variety of hill fort types across south-western Britain.
Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Blacketon Rings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007296. View the official record →
Blacketon Rings is a slight univallate hillfort with outworks located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007296.
Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Blacketon Rings 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 1007296.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age defended settlement at Padderbury Top (2.2 km), Round barrow on Bin Down (3.1 km), Wayside cross 50m north east of Carracawn Cross (4 km).
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