Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort on Whitechapel Moors, 640m north east of Garliford Mill

Hillfort on Whitechapel Moors, 640m north east of Garliford Mill

England
List entry 1016214
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort on Whitechapel Moors is an ancient hillfort located in Devon, England, situated approximately 640 metres north-east of Garliford Mill. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant example of prehistoric defensive settlement in the region. The site is defined by its characteristic earthwork defences, which survive as visible archaeological features across the moorland landscape. As a scheduled monument and listed heritage asset, it remains an important record of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organisation in south-west England.

Hillfort on Whitechapel Moors, 640m north east of Garliford Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort on Whitechapel Moors, 640m north east of Garliford Mill?

Hillfort on Whitechapel Moors is an ancient hillfort located in Devon, England, situated approximately 640 metres north-east of Garliford Mill. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016214.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort on Whitechapel Moors, 640m north east of Garliford Mill?

Hillfort on Whitechapel Moors, 640m north east of Garliford Mill 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 1016214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort on Whitechapel Moors, 640m north east of Garliford Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 6.5m west of Twitchen church (5.2 km), Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse (6 km), Camp in East Kidland Wood (6 km).

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