Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCircular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford

Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford

England
List entry 1021397
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford is a prehistoric earthwork located in Devon, England. The monument consists of a circular or near-circular bank and ditch formation, characteristic of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement patterns in the south-west of England. Such enclosures typically served defensive, ritual, or administrative functions within their contemporary communities. The site's precise dating and chronological attribution would require archaeological investigation, though its morphological features place it within the prehistoric period of English occupation and settlement.

Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021397. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford?

Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford is a prehistoric earthwork located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021397.

Who is responsible for protecting Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford?

Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford 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 1021397.

What other scheduled monuments are near Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huts and fields on Hayne Down (9 km), Five barrows on Hamel Down (9.1 km), Medieval strip field system, tinworks, part of a prehistoric settlement, a cairn and reave on Challacombe Down (9.6 km).

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