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Hembury Castle is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Honiton in Devon. The site dates to the early Neolithic period, approximately 3500 BCE, and comprises a series of interrupted ditches arranged in roughly concentric rings rather than a continuous defensive barrier. Excavations have revealed evidence of occupation, pottery, and flint tools characteristic of early farming communities in southern England. The monument represents an important example of Neolithic settlement and ritual practice, though the precise function of such enclosures remains debated among archaeologists.
Hembury Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003859. View the official record →
Hembury Castle is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Honiton in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003859.
Hembury Castle 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 1003859.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of two stone hut circles on Corringdon Ball, north of Corringdon Farm (9.4 km), One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball (9.6 km), One of two stone hut circles north of Corringdon Leat, Corringdon Ball (9.6 km).
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