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Berry Castle

England
List entry 1002539
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Berry Castle is a Iron Age hillfort situated near Moreton Hampstead in Devon. The site occupies a prominent hilltop position and is defended by a single substantial rampart with an external ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive construction. The fort encloses approximately two hectares and would have served as a territorial stronghold and settlement centre during the pre-Roman Iron Age period. The earthworks remain substantially visible today, though partially obscured by woodland vegetation, and represent an important example of Devon's Iron Age fortified landscape.

Berry Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002539. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berry Castle?

Berry Castle is a Iron Age hillfort situated near Moreton Hampstead in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002539.

Who is responsible for protecting Berry Castle?

Berry 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 1002539.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berry Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 175m south west of Elworthy Cross (2 km), Bowl barrow 225m south east of Elworthy Cross (2.2 km), Bowl barrow 610m south east of Elworthy Cross (2.6 km).

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