Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Close

Castle Close

England
List entry 1020037
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Close is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort located near Chagford in Devon. The site is defined by a series of concentric earthwork banks and ditches that enclose an interior area, a defensive arrangement typical of later prehistoric fortifications in south-west England. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, likely the later first millennium BC, when such enclosed settlements served as territorial centres and refuges for local communities. The earthworks remain substantially visible as upstanding features in the landscape, preserving important evidence of Iron Age settlement and social organisation in Devon.

Castle Close is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020037. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Close?

Castle Close is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort located near Chagford in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020037.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Close?

Castle Close 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 1020037.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Close?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Fort, Bolham Hill (4.3 km), Bampton Castle (4.9 km), Huntsham Castle (5.4 km).

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