Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBroadun prehistoric enclosed settlement, 780m NNW of Archerton

Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement, 780m NNW of Archerton

England
List entry 1021333
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement is a Bronze Age or Iron Age monument located 780 metres north-north-west of Archerton in Devon. The site comprises an enclosed settlement defined by substantial earthwork boundaries, characteristic of defensive or territorial enclosures constructed during the later prehistoric periods. Such settlements represent important evidence for the organisation of contemporary communities and patterns of habitation across the Devon landscape. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1021333.

Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement, 780m NNW of Archerton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021333. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement, 780m NNW of Archerton?

Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement is a Bronze Age or Iron Age monument located 780 metres north-north-west of Archerton in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021333.

Who is responsible for protecting Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement, 780m NNW of Archerton?

Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement, 780m NNW of Archerton 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 1021333.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement, 780m NNW of Archerton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross NE of Nun's Cross (9.9 km), Ring cairn on Holne Ridge 860m north west of Hapstead Ford and 1180m north east of Ryder's Hill (10.4 km), Two stone hut circles 810m west of Siward's or Nun's Cross forming part of an unenclosed stone hut circle settlement (10.6 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Broadun prehistoric enclosed settlement, 780m NNW of Archerton