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Hawkesdown Camp is a hillfort located in Devon, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The monument comprises a substantial defended enclosure with associated outwork features characteristic of late prehistoric fortification practice. The camp occupies a strategically positioned hilltop location and demonstrates the defensive and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in the southwest. Its physical remains contribute to understanding settlement patterns and land use during the Iron Age in Devon.
Hawkesdown Camp and associated outwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017775. View the official record →
Hawkesdown Camp is a hillfort located in Devon, England, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017775.
Hawkesdown Camp and associated outwork 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 1017775.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge (1.9 km), Axmouth Bridge (1.9 km), Roman and earlier settlement at Honeyditches (2.7 km).
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