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Hillfort on Castle Hill 650m south east of Ford House is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Somerset. The site comprises an Iron Age hillfort, representing a significant example of defensive settlement architecture from the later prehistoric period. The monument is defined by its characteristic earthwork features, including ramparts and ditches that once enclosed an elevated position, typical of hillforts constructed during the Iron Age as centres of control, habitation and refuge. Such fortifications across south-western Britain served important social, economic and strategic functions within their contemporary communities.
Hillfort on Castle Hill 650m south east of Ford House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016498. View the official record →
Hillfort on Castle Hill 650m south east of Ford House is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016498.
Hillfort on Castle Hill 650m south east of Ford House 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 1016498.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp S of Manor Farm (1.3 km), Cross in St James' churchyard (2.3 km), The Castles (5.4 km).
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