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 located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing the hilltop, accompanied by outworks that extend its fortified perimeter. The site's univallate design, typical of many southwestern Iron Age fortifications, suggests a settlement or stronghold of modest defensive complexity relative to some of its multivallate contemporaries. As a recorded monument of the prehistoric period, Hall Rings contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organization in Cornwall.

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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What is Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Hall Rings?

Hall Rings is a univallate hillfort located in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age. 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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