Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure west of Ford Brook

Enclosure west of Ford Brook

England
List entry 1012801
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure west of Ford Brook is a prehistoric archaeological monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises an area of ancient earthworks whose exact chronological assignment and functional purpose remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Such enclosures in the Devon landscape typically date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, though definitive dating evidence for this particular monument would require specialist archaeological investigation. The earthwork survives as an upstanding landscape feature of archaeological significance, reflecting patterns of land use and settlement organisation during the prehistoric periods.

Enclosure west of Ford Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012801. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure west of Ford Brook?

Enclosure west of Ford Brook is a prehistoric archaeological monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012801.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure west of Ford Brook?

Enclosure west of Ford Brook 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 1012801.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure west of Ford Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.4 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.5 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.6 km).

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