Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Piran's Round

St Piran's Round

England
List entry 1016168
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Piran's Round is an earthwork theatre or playing place located near Perranporth in Cornwall, England. The monument comprises a circular or oval bank and ditch formation typical of Cornish rounds, which served as performance venues and gathering spaces from the medieval period onwards. The site is associated with the locality of St Piran, the patron saint of Cornwall, though the round itself dates from the early medieval period or later. Such rounds were used for plays, ceremonies, and communal activities, and St Piran's Round represents an important example of this distinctive form of Cornish cultural monument.

St Piran's Round is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016168. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Piran's Round?

St Piran's Round is an earthwork theatre or playing place located near Perranporth in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016168.

Who is responsible for protecting St Piran's Round?

St Piran's Round 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 1016168.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Piran's Round?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 125m south of St Peter's Church at Three Burrows (8.1 km), Bowl barrow 425m north west of Little Regarded Farm (8.1 km), Hillfort 225m north east of Bosvisack (8.2 km).

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