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Hillfort in Ten Oaks Wood

England
List entry 1016228
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort in Ten Oaks Wood is a prehistoric hillfort located in Devon, England. The site represents Iron Age fortification, a period during which such earthwork defences were constructed across southern Britain for settlement protection and territorial control. The hillfort is defined by its characteristic bank and ditch earthworks, which remain visible in the landscape despite the passage of time. As a scheduled monument, the site is recognised as significant to the archaeological understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive architecture in the South West.

Hillfort in Ten Oaks Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort in Ten Oaks Wood?

Hillfort in Ten Oaks Wood is a prehistoric hillfort located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016228.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort in Ten Oaks Wood?

Hillfort in Ten Oaks 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 1016228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort in Ten Oaks Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well 480m north west of Beaford Mill (2.9 km), Bowl barrow on Beaford Moor, 400m north east of Cupper's Piece (3.2 km), Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece (3.4 km).

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