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Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Devon. The monument consists of a circular or near-circular defensive work, likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. Such enclosures typically served as settlement sites, stock enclosures, or ritual spaces for their contemporary communities. The surviving earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature and contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and land use in Devon during prehistory.
Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021397. View the official record →
Circular enclosure 290m north of Great Parford is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021397.
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.
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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