Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBerry Cliff Camp

Berry Cliff Camp

England
List entry 1017772
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Berry Cliff Camp is a univallate hillfort located near Sidmouth in Devon, England. The monument consists of a single defensive rampart enclosing an irregular hilltop position, typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in the region. The site dates to the Iron Age period, when such hillforts served as centres of settlement, storage, and defence across south-western Britain. The earthwork remains visible as a substantial bank and ditch forming the perimeter of the enclosed area, preserving evidence of prehistoric territorial occupation and social organisation in Devon.

Berry Cliff Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017772. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berry Cliff Camp?

Berry Cliff Camp is a univallate hillfort located near Sidmouth in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017772.

Who is responsible for protecting Berry Cliff Camp?

Berry Cliff Camp 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 1017772.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berry Cliff Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot (0.4 km), Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House (2.6 km), Cross ridge dyke extending north and south of The Three Horse Shoes Inn (3.1 km).

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