Monument Number 434755 |
| Hob Uid: 434755 | |
Location :
Cornwall
Lesnewth
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| Grid Ref : SX1237090130 |
| Summary : Medieval settlement and enclosure at Treworld. Excavations identified two phases of occupation, the first was dated to the 9th-12th century and comprised buildings of turf construction situated within the enclosure. The second phase was 13th century and comprised stone built longhouses. The settlement is visible on aerial photographs but field investigations in 1976 located no traces. |
More information : Thirteenth century and earlier ccupation site at
Treworld (SX 12379014) excavated in 1963. (1)
Period 1. Thirteen phases of superimposed turf buildings
represented by stake holes and narrow 'U' shaped trenches. All
within an earlier enclosure; of which only 20 feet of the west
side remains. No dating finds made but a 9th to 12th century
pe
riod of occupation is suggested.
Period 2. Two 13th century stone wall long houses immediately
overlaying Period 1 structures. Thirteenth century pottery
found.
A section across a banked circular enclosure close by
(SX 12369016) revealed three 13th century sherds and a whetstone.
The enclosure is used as an animal shelter "as it no doubt was
in mediaeval times".
Clearly visible on AP's. (2)
The settlement and circular enclosure, situated on a fairly
steep north facing slope, have
been completely effaced. The area
is regularly ploughed. (3)
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