Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo adjoining prehistoric house platforms on south-east Roughtor, 960m NNW of Fernacre Farm

Two adjoining prehistoric house platforms on south-east Roughtor, 960m NNW of Fernacre Farm

England
List entry 1008242
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England
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History & significance

Two adjoining prehistoric house platforms on south-east Roughtor is a Bronze Age settlement site located on the moorland slopes of Roughtor in north Cornwall, approximately 960 metres north-north-west of Fernacre Farm. The monument comprises two adjacent circular or sub-circular platforms, characteristic of domestic structures from the Bronze Age period, that survive as earthwork features cut into the sloping ground. These platforms represent the foundations or levelled areas upon which roundhouses would have stood, and their proximity suggests a small settlement unit or family group occupation. Such house platforms are a common feature of Bronze Age settlement patterns across Cornish moorland, indicating the utilisation of upland areas for permanent or semi-permanent habitation during this prehistoric period.

Two adjoining prehistoric house platforms on south-east Roughtor, 960m NNW of Fernacre Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008242. View the official record →

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What is Two adjoining prehistoric house platforms on south-east Roughtor, 960m NNW of Fernacre Farm?

Two adjoining prehistoric house platforms on south-east Roughtor is a Bronze Age settlement site located on the moorland slopes of Roughtor in north Cornwall, approximately 960 metres north-north-west of Fernacre Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008242.

Who is responsible for protecting Two adjoining prehistoric house platforms on south-east Roughtor, 960m NNW of Fernacre Farm?

Two adjoining prehistoric house platforms on south-east Roughtor, 960m NNW of Fernacre Farm 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 1008242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two adjoining prehistoric house platforms on south-east Roughtor, 960m NNW of Fernacre Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (8.6 km), Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (8.6 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church (8.8 km).

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