Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle

Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle

England
List entry 1006707
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Helsbury Castle is a slight univallate hillfort of Iron Age date located in Cornwall, England. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart with associated outworks enclosing the summit and upper slopes of a prominent hilltop. Within the fortified enclosure stands a medieval chapel, indicating the site's continued significance and occupation during the Middle Ages, whilst a beacon structure testifies to its later use for coastal signalling, reflecting the strategic importance of its elevated position overlooking the surrounding landscape.

Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006707. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle?

Helsbury Castle is a slight univallate hillfort of Iron Age date located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006707.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle?

Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle 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 1006707.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort with outworks containing a medieval chapel and beacon at Helsbury Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church (6.7 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (6.7 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (6.8 km).

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