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Berry Castle

England
List entry 1019541
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Berry Castle is a univallate hillfort located near Colyton in East Devon. The site dates to the Iron Age and comprises a single defensive bank with an external ditch enclosing an irregular polygonal area of approximately two hectares. The earthwork remains largely well-preserved, though its interior has been subject to agricultural use over many centuries. Like other hillforts of south-western England, Berry Castle likely served as a defended settlement and territorial marker during the later prehistoric period.

Berry Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019541. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berry Castle?

Berry Castle is a univallate hillfort located near Colyton in East Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019541.

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 1019541.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berry Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burridge Camp (6.8 km), The Long Stone, 275m south east of Horseford Lodge (7.1 km), Bowl barrow on Dart Raffe Moor lying 725m south west of Broadridge Farm (7.2 km).

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