Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort with outworks called Hall Rings

Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Hall Rings

England
List entry 1006682
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hall Rings is a univallate hillfort with outworks situated in Cornwall, England. The monument comprises a single defensive bank with outer earthwork features characteristic of Iron Age fortification design. The hillfort's configuration with additional outwork elements suggests a settlement of some significance during the Iron Age period, though detailed chronological evidence from excavation remains limited in the scholarly record. Hall Rings represents a type of defended settlement common to the Iron Age landscape of south-western Britain, demonstrating the defensive and organisational capabilities of prehistoric communities in the region.

Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Hall Rings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006682. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Hall Rings?

Hall Rings is a univallate hillfort with outworks situated in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006682.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Hall Rings?

Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Hall 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 1006682.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Hall Rings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery 250m south of Wilton Farm (1.7 km), Three bowl barrows 160m west of Little Hendra (2.1 km), Bowl barrow 150m SSE of Cartole (2.4 km).

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