Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse

Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse

England
List entry 1015463
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Devon, England. The site is recorded as an Iron Age hillfort, representing a significant form of defensive settlement characteristic of the later prehistoric period in southern Britain. The monument survives as earthwork remains consisting of defensive ditches and banks that once enclosed the hilltop enclosure. Such hillforts served important functions as centres of settlement, administration, and refuge during the Iron Age, reflecting the social and political organisation of communities in the region during the centuries before the Roman conquest.

Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015463. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse?

Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015463.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse?

Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse 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 1015463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 20m south of Romansleigh church (2.4 km), Two bowl barrows 550m north of Challacombe Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Horridge Moor (6.1 km), Bowl barrow 590m north west of Challacombe Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Horridge Moor (6.3 km).

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