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Two 19th century gig-sheds ENE of Porth Askin is an ancient monument comprising two storage structures associated with the fishing industry in Cornwall. The gig-sheds date to the nineteenth century and represent the maritime heritage of the coastal settlement, serving as boathouses for the traditional Cornish gigs that were essential vessels for both fishing and piloting operations. Located near Porth Askin, these sheds form part of the archaeological record documenting the development of fishing infrastructure in this part of Cornwall during the industrial period. The structures are recorded under national heritage listing, acknowledging their significance as examples of nineteenth-century maritime architecture and working buildings.
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 an ancient monument comprising two storage structures associated with the fishing industry in Cornwall. 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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Two 19th century gig-sheds ENE of Porth Askin stands on Ordovician granite, bedrock that formed in the Ordovician. The rock here is granite group.