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Hembury Fort is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located on high ground near Honiton in Devon. Dating to the early Neolithic period, approximately 3700–3500 BCE, the site comprises multiple concentric ditches with interrupted segments rather than continuous circuits, a characteristic feature of causewayed enclosures of this type. Archaeological excavation has revealed evidence of occupation and activity typical of early Neolithic communities, including finds of pottery and worked flint. The monument's elevated position and defensive ditched design suggest it may have served functions related to periodic gatherings, stock management, and settlement, though causewayed enclosures remain subject to ongoing scholarly interpretation regarding their precise roles within Neolithic society.
Hembury Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018850. View the official record →
Hembury Fort is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located on high ground near Honiton in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018850.
Hembury Fort 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 1018850.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Lee's Plantation, East Hill, 560m east of Higher Rill Farm (8.7 km), Farway Castle earthwork enclosure (9 km), Four bowl barrows divided by the B3174, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Farway Hill (9.1 km).
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