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 Iron Age fortified settlement located on elevated moorland in Devon. The monument comprises defensive earthworks consisting of a substantial bank and ditch system typical of Iron Age hillfort construction, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Although detailed archaeological investigation of this specific site remains limited, the structural characteristics and location are consistent with fortified settlements constructed during the Iron Age period, when such hillforts served defensive and possibly administrative functions within their local communities. The site's survival as upstanding earthwork remains on moorland has preserved evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns in this region of Devon.

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 Iron Age fortified settlement located on elevated moorland in Devon. 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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