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Brent Knoll hillfort is a prominent Iron Age fortified settlement located on a distinctive conical hill in Somerset, England. The site comprises a hillfort with multiple defensive ramparts and an associated field system that reflects the agricultural organisation of its inhabitants during the Iron Age period. The hillfort's elevated position and substantial earthwork defences demonstrate the strategic importance of the location and the community's commitment to defensive infrastructure. The field system visible in the surrounding landscape provides evidence of the land management and subsistence practices that supported the Iron Age settlement.
Brent Knoll hillfort and associated field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008248. View the official record →
Brent Knoll hillfort is a prominent Iron Age fortified settlement located on a distinctive conical hill in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008248.
Brent Knoll hillfort and associated field system 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 1008248.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Edithmead (2.2 km), Alstone lake settlement site (5.2 km), Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard (5.8 km).
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