Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFarway Castle earthwork enclosure

Farway Castle earthwork enclosure

England
List entry 1014243
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Farway Castle is a univallate hillfort situated in Devon, England. The monument comprises a single defensive bank with an external ditch, enclosing an oval or sub-rectangular area characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements. The earthwork defences remain substantially visible across the site, though their condition reflects centuries of agricultural use and natural erosion. The hillfort dates to the Iron Age period, representing a significant example of the fortified settlements that were established across south-western Britain during the later prehistoric era.

Farway Castle earthwork enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Farway Castle earthwork enclosure?

Farway Castle is a univallate hillfort situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014243.

Who is responsible for protecting Farway Castle earthwork enclosure?

Farway Castle earthwork enclosure 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 1014243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Farway Castle earthwork enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows on the parish boundary to the south west of the B3174, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway Hill (0.6 km), Two bowl barrows to the north west of Roncombe Gate Farm, forming part of a dispersed barrow group on Farway Hill (0.9 km), Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down (1.7 km).

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