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South Longridge Wood is a multiphase settlement site in Devon comprising both Iron Age hillfort and medieval occupation. The hillfort element represents prehistoric defensive settlement, whilst later medieval activity indicates the site's continued use and habitation into the medieval period. The monument's physical remains reflect both phases of occupation, with archaeological and topographical features preserving evidence of these distinct settlement periods. The site's designation recognises its significance as a rare example of a location maintained as a settlement across these temporally distant periods.
Hillfort and medieval settlement in South Longridge Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018518. View the official record →
South Longridge Wood is a multiphase settlement site in Devon comprising both Iron Age hillfort and medieval occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018518.
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.
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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