Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBelbury Castle

Belbury Castle

England
List entry 1017774
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Belbury Castle is a hillfort located in Devon, England. The site occupies a naturally defensive position and represents Iron Age settlement activity in the region. The monument is scheduled and recorded in the national heritage list, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric fortification and land use in Devon. Little detailed archaeological investigation has been conducted at the site, limiting our understanding of its precise chronology and internal arrangements.

Belbury Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017774. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Belbury Castle?

Belbury Castle is a hillfort located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017774.

Who is responsible for protecting Belbury Castle?

Belbury Castle 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 1017774.

What other scheduled monuments are near Belbury Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 850m north west of Stowford House (7.2 km), Two bowl barrows on Colaton Raleigh Common, 500m north and 780m north east of Woodbury Castle (7.2 km), Woodbury Castle (7.9 km).

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