Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp 325yds (300m) SE of Archerton

Camp 325yds (300m) SE of Archerton

England
List entry 1002636
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp 325 yards south-east of Archerton is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Devon. The monument consists of defensive earthworks typical of the period, comprising banks and ditches arranged to enclose and protect a settlement area. Located in the Devon landscape, the site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and defensive strategy in the South West of England. The earthworks remain substantially visible as surface features, providing evidence of prehistoric territorial control and communal organisation during the Iron Age period.

Camp 325yds (300m) SE of Archerton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002636. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp 325yds (300m) SE of Archerton?

Camp 325 yards south-east of Archerton is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002636.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp 325yds (300m) SE of Archerton?

Camp 325yds (300m) SE 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 1002636.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp 325yds (300m) SE of Archerton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn east of Down Tor, 770m north east of Combshead Tor (10.6 km), Enclosure east of Down Tor, 740m north east of Combshead Tor (10.6 km), Medieval farmstead and field system, post-medieval tinworks, prehistoric settlements and cairns north and west of Gibby Coombe (10.6 km).

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