Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAn Iron Age defended settlement and associated cultivation terraces 230m south west of Cadeleigh Court

An Iron Age defended settlement and associated cultivation terraces 230m south west of Cadeleigh Court

England
List entry 1019544
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England
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Overview

History & significance

An Iron Age defended settlement and associated cultivation terraces 230m south west of Cadeleigh Court is a prehistoric fortified site located in Devon. The settlement comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns, with accompanying field systems evidenced by cultivation terraces that demonstrate the agricultural exploitation of the surrounding landscape during this period. The site's combination of defensive structures and arable land organisation reflects the settlement hierarchy and farming practices typical of Iron Age communities in south-western England. The presence of both fortification and terraced fields indicates a degree of permanence and investment in land management that characterises established Iron Age settlements of the region.

An Iron Age defended settlement and associated cultivation terraces 230m south west of Cadeleigh Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019544. View the official record →

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What is An Iron Age defended settlement and associated cultivation terraces 230m south west of Cadeleigh Court?

An Iron Age defended settlement and associated cultivation terraces 230m south west of Cadeleigh Court is a prehistoric fortified site located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019544.

Who is responsible for protecting An Iron Age defended settlement and associated cultivation terraces 230m south west of Cadeleigh Court?

An Iron Age defended settlement and associated cultivation terraces 230m south west of Cadeleigh Court 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 1019544.

What other scheduled monuments are near An Iron Age defended settlement and associated cultivation terraces 230m south west of Cadeleigh Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Starved Oak Cross (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 450m SSE of Stevenstone Farm (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 320m NE of Starved Oak Cross (8.2 km).

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