Scheduled MonumentsEnglandClatworthy hillfort

Clatworthy hillfort

England
List entry 1006149
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clatworthy hillfort is a multivallate Iron Age fortification located in the Brendon Hills area of west Somerset. The site is defined by multiple concentric banks and ditches that enclose an irregular roughly trapezoidal interior, demonstrating the defensive architecture typical of later prehistoric hillforts in the region. Its construction and occupation are consistent with Iron Age settlement patterns in southwest England, though precise dating evidence remains limited. The monument represents an important example of Iron Age territorial control and settlement in the Quantock and Brendon uplands, and survives as an earthwork of considerable archaeological interest.

Clatworthy hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006149. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clatworthy hillfort?

Clatworthy hillfort is a multivallate Iron Age fortification located in the Brendon Hills area of west Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006149.

Who is responsible for protecting Clatworthy hillfort?

Clatworthy hillfort 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 1006149.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clatworthy hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tripp round barrow NW of Tripp Farm (2.1 km), Huish Champflower Barrow (3.2 km), Elworthy Barrows hillfort (3.2 km).

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