Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm

Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm

England
List entry 1019503
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two rounds at Playing Place is a Cornish ceremonial or fortified monument consisting of two circular earthwork structures located near Carlyon Farm in Cornwall. The site comprises two distinct rounds, a characteristic form of settlement or defensive work found throughout Cornwall dating to the Iron Age and Romano-British periods, though rounds continued in use and were constructed into the medieval period. The earthworks are defined by substantial banks and ditches that mark their circular perimeters, typical of the round form which served variously as domestic settlements, ritual centres, or defended enclosures depending on their specific context and period of use. The monument remains significant as evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and land organisation in Cornwall, contributing to understanding of the region's prehistoric and early historic communities.

Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019503. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm?

Two rounds at Playing Place is a Cornish ceremonial or fortified monument consisting of two circular earthwork structures located near Carlyon Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019503.

Who is responsible for protecting Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm?

Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon 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 1019503.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mylor churchyard (6.8 km), Wayside cross in St Peter's churchyard, Flushing (8 km), Fish Cross: standing cross immediately east of the Town Hall (8.1 km).

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