Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp

Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp

England
List entry 1019237
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Halwell Camp is a hillfort situated in Devon, England, dating to the Iron Age. The monument comprises a substantial enclosed settlement defended by multiple ramparts and ditches that follow the contours of the hilltop, representing a characteristic example of Devon's Iron Age fortified settlements. Two bowl barrows are associated with the site, indicating earlier Bronze Age activity in the locality and suggesting continuity of ritual or ceremonial use across different periods. The hillfort itself served as a defended settlement and likely functioned as a centre of local authority and economic activity during the Iron Age period.

Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp?

Halwell Camp is a hillfort situated in Devon, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019237.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp?

Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp 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 1019237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort and two bowl barrows at Halwell Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows at Bickleigh Brake 540m south west of Bickleigh, forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery (0.4 km), Churchyard cross, 5m south of the porch of St Leonard's Church (0.7 km), Round barrow cemetery known as Ritson Barrows, 420m north east of Stanborough Camp (1.5 km).

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