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Embury Beacon camp is a univallate hillfort situated on high ground in Devon. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an approximately circular or oval interior, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in the Southwest of England. The site's prominent topographical position would have afforded good visibility across the surrounding landscape, serving both defensive and potential territorial or administrative functions typical of contemporary hillforts in the region.
Embury Beacon camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003845. View the official record →
Embury Beacon camp is a univallate hillfort situated on high ground in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003845.
Embury Beacon camp 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 1003845.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone cross in parish churchyard (4.4 km), Wayside cross 25m east of the house of Tonacombe (5 km), Woolley barrows (5.4 km).
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