Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure in Brandis Wood, 175m north of Longham

Enclosure in Brandis Wood, 175m north of Longham

England
List entry 1018497
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure in Brandis Wood, 175m north of Longham is a prehistoric or Iron Age earthwork monument consisting of a substantial rectilinear or sub-rectangular enclosed area defined by banks and ditches. The site lies within Devon's archaeological landscape and represents a form of settlement or defensive enclosure typical of later prehistoric communities in the southwest of England. The earthwork remains visible as surface features within the woodland setting, preserving evidence of land-use and territorial organisation during the Iron Age period or earlier phases of the prehistoric sequence. Such enclosures served multiple functions ranging from settlement defence to animal management or ceremonial purposes, and the site contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns in Devon.

Enclosure in Brandis Wood, 175m north of Longham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018497. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure in Brandis Wood, 175m north of Longham?

Enclosure in Brandis Wood, 175m north of Longham is a prehistoric or Iron Age earthwork monument consisting of a substantial rectilinear or sub-rectangular enclosed area defined by banks and ditches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018497.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure in Brandis Wood, 175m north of Longham?

Enclosure in Brandis Wood, 175m north of Longham 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 1018497.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure in Brandis Wood, 175m north of Longham?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trendle earthwork NE of Kelly College (8.3 km), Prehistoric settlement 610m south west of Cox Tor (9.2 km), Tavistock Abbey (9.3 km).

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