Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo hut circles 400m WSW of Furhouse

Two hut circles 400m WSW of Furhouse

England
List entry 1004657
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two hut circles 400m WSW of Furhouse is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Cornwall. The monument comprises two circular stone-built structures typical of domestic occupation during the Bronze Age period, when such roundhouses formed the basis of rural settlement patterns across southwest England. The site represents evidence of prehistoric agricultural communities and their territorial organisation within the landscape. The hut circles survive as substantial earthworks, preserving information about Bronze Age settlement density and distribution in this region of Cornwall.

Two hut circles 400m WSW of Furhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004657. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two hut circles 400m WSW of Furhouse?

Two hut circles 400m WSW of Furhouse is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004657.

Who is responsible for protecting Two hut circles 400m WSW of Furhouse?

Two hut circles 400m WSW of Furhouse 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 1004657.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two hut circles 400m WSW of Furhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross at Blisland (7.3 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (7.4 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (7.4 km).

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