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Castle Hill Settlement is a hillfort located approximately 350 metres south of Woolleigh Bridge in Devon, England. The site represents a defensive settlement of Iron Age date, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. The hillfort's physical character is defined by its earthwork defences, which comprise banks and ditches that enclose the summit of the hill, a layout typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in the South West. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of prehistoric settlement and territorial control, contributing to understanding of Iron Age society and land use in Devon.
Hillfort known as Castle Hill Settlement, 350m south of Woolleigh Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021417. View the official record →
Castle Hill Settlement is a hillfort located approximately 350 metres south of Woolleigh Bridge in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021417.
Hillfort known as Castle Hill Settlement, 350m south of Woolleigh Bridge 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 1021417.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well 480m north west of Beaford Mill (2.7 km), Hillfort in Ten Oaks Wood (3.8 km), Round barrow on south east of Darracott Moor (4.3 km).
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