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Enclosure north-east of Brisworthy Plantation is a prehistoric earthwork located in Devon, England. The monument comprises an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns found across south-western England. Such enclosures typically served defensive, ceremonial, or domestic functions within ancient communities, though the specific purpose of this example remains uncertain without excavation. The site represents an important element of the Bronze Age landscape of Dartmoor and its margins, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use and settlement distribution in the region.
Enclosure north-east of Brisworthy Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012084. View the official record →
Enclosure north-east of Brisworthy Plantation is a prehistoric earthwork located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012084.
Enclosure north-east of Brisworthy Plantation 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 1012084.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (6.5 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6.5 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (7.3 km).
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