Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux

Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux

England
List entry 1006663
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux is a Late Iron Age defensive enclosure located in Cornwall. The monument comprises multiple concentric earthwork ramparts and ditches typical of hillforts constructed during the final centuries before the Roman conquest of Britain. Its multivallate design, with successive lines of fortification, indicates a settlement of some importance and suggests occupation during a period of increasing territorial competition and social complexity in south-western Britain. The site remains visible as earthwork features in the landscape, preserving archaeological evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Cornish peninsula.

Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006663. View the official record →

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What is Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux?

Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux is a Late Iron Age defensive enclosure located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006663.

Who is responsible for protecting Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux?

Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux 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 1006663.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School (4.6 km), Menacuddle Well (5.2 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel (5.3 km).

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