Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrewer's Castle

Brewer's Castle

England
List entry 1021358
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brewer's Castle is a Iron Age hillfort located near Wiveliscombe in Somerset, England. The site comprises a roughly circular earthwork with substantial defensive banks and ditches that enclose an area of approximately two hectares. Archaeological evidence and morphological analysis suggest occupation during the later Iron Age, likely within the final centuries before the Roman conquest of Britain. The hillfort's strategic position on high ground overlooks the surrounding landscape and would have served both defensive and administrative functions for the local Iron Age community.

Brewer's Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021358. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brewer's Castle?

Brewer's Castle is a Iron Age hillfort located near Wiveliscombe in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021358.

Who is responsible for protecting Brewer's Castle?

Brewer's 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 1021358.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brewer's Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on East Anstey Common (1.5 km), Two round barrows on West Anstey Common (2.9 km), Oldberry Castle (3 km).

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