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 fortified enclosure of Iron Age date located in Devon. The settlement comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age occupation in the south-west peninsula, with accompanying evidence of agricultural terracing that indicates sustained cultivation practices contemporary with the defended site. The monument preserves remains of the settlement's physical infrastructure and demonstrates patterns of Iron Age land use and territorial organisation in this region of Devon.

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 fortified enclosure of Iron Age date 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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