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Two 19th century gig-sheds ENE of Porth Askin is a pair of stone-built structures located in Cornwall, England, that date from the nineteenth century and served as storage facilities for the lightweight rowing boats known as gigs. These sheds reflect the maritime heritage of the Cornish coast, where gig racing became an established tradition during this period. The structures represent a characteristic building type associated with the region's seafaring communities and the practical infrastructure required to support both fishing and recreational rowing activities. The site is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under designation reference 1009281.
Two 19th century gig-sheds ENE of Porth Askin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009281. View the official record →
Two 19th century gig-sheds ENE of Porth Askin is a pair of stone-built structures located in Cornwall, England, that date from the nineteenth century and served as storage facilities for the lightweight rowing boats known as gigs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009281.
Two 19th century gig-sheds ENE of Porth Askin 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 1009281.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nineteenth century gig-shed north east of Porth Askin (0 km), Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 80m north east of Porth Askin (0.1 km), Platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 30m south east of Porth Askin (0.1 km).
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