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Hillfort at Fox Covert is a prehistoric fortified settlement located on high ground approximately 550 metres north-east of Lamyatt Lodge in Somerset. The monument comprises an univallate hillfort, defended by a single bank and ditch system, and dates to the Iron Age period. The site occupies a commanding position that would have provided both defensive advantages and control over the surrounding landscape. Such hillforts were characteristic of Iron Age settlement strategy in south-western England, serving as territorial centres and refuges for local populations.
Hillfort at Fox Covert, 550m north east of Lamyatt Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016303. View the official record →
Hillfort at Fox Covert is a prehistoric fortified settlement located on high ground approximately 550 metres north-east of Lamyatt Lodge in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016303.
Hillfort at Fox Covert, 550m north east of Lamyatt Lodge 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 1016303.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman building at Lamyatt Beacon, Creech Hill (0.6 km), Deserted medieval site W of Lower Batch Farm (1.7 km), The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary (2.6 km).
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