Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort known as Greenway Camp, immediately north east of Cart Wood

Hillfort known as Greenway Camp, immediately north east of Cart Wood

England
List entry 1020158
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Greenway Camp is a hillfort situated immediately north east of Cart Wood in Devon. The site is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising a single rampart and ditch enclosing an irregular polygonal area, characteristic of Iron Age fortification practice in south-western England. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, when such hillforts served as defended settlements and centres of local authority across the region. The site's physical remains demonstrate the typical defensive strategy employed by Iron Age communities in Devon, though the specific dating and duration of occupation remain subjects of archaeological study.

Hillfort known as Greenway Camp, immediately north east of Cart Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020158. View the official record →

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What is Hillfort known as Greenway Camp, immediately north east of Cart Wood?

Greenway Camp is a hillfort situated immediately north east of Cart Wood in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020158.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort known as Greenway Camp, immediately north east of Cart Wood?

Hillfort known as Greenway Camp, immediately north east of Cart 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 1020158.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort known as Greenway Camp, immediately north east of Cart Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 690m north of Longwood House (0.7 km), D-Day landing craft maintenance site on the River Dart, 270m south east of Maypool Cottage (1.2 km), D-Day landing craft maintenance site on the River Dart immediately to the south of Lower Noss Point (1.3 km).

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