Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort and medieval settlement in South Longridge Wood

Hillfort and medieval settlement in South Longridge Wood

England
List entry 1018518
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

South Longridge Wood hillfort is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Devon, England. The site consists of a hilltop fortification characterised by earthwork banks and ditches that define its perimeter, representing typical Iron Age construction practices. The monument shows evidence of occupation during the prehistoric period, when such hillforts served defensive and possibly administrative functions within their local communities. The surrounding woodland has subsequently affected the visibility and preservation of the earthworks, though the basic structural elements remain discernible as archaeological features.

Hillfort and medieval settlement in South Longridge Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018518. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort and medieval settlement in South Longridge Wood?

South Longridge Wood hillfort is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018518.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort and medieval settlement in South Longridge Wood?

Hillfort and medieval settlement in South Longridge Wood 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 1018518.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort and medieval settlement in South Longridge Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tavistock Abbey (9.6 km), Inscribed stones in vicarage garden (9.7 km), Cairn and cist on Barn Hill, 840m north east of Moortown Farm (9.9 km).

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