Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood

Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood

England
List entry 1002511
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood is a prehistoric fortified enclosure situated in Devon, England. The site comprises an Iron Age hillfort defined by substantial earthwork defences, featuring ditches and banks characteristic of the period. Its location and defensive characteristics reflect the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in south-western Britain. The monument remains an important archaeological witness to prehistoric land use and social structures in Devon.

Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002511. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood?

Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood is a prehistoric fortified enclosure situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002511.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood?

Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare 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 1002511.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp in Smay's Wood (1.9 km), Camp S of Birch Ham Wood (3.8 km), Burridge Hill fort (4.2 km).

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