Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillslope enclosure 155m west of Brougham Farm

Hillslope enclosure 155m west of Brougham Farm

England
List entry 1486548
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillslope enclosure 155m west of Brougham Farm is a prehistoric earthwork located in Somerset, England. The monument consists of an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Such hillslope enclosures typically date to the later prehistoric period and served defensive, administrative, or domestic purposes for contemporary communities. The site remains of archaeological significance as evidence of Iron Age land use and settlement organisation in south-western England.

Hillslope enclosure 155m west of Brougham Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1486548. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillslope enclosure 155m west of Brougham Farm?

Hillslope enclosure 155m west of Brougham Farm is a prehistoric earthwork located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1486548.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillslope enclosure 155m west of Brougham Farm?

Hillslope enclosure 155m west of Brougham Farm 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 1486548.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillslope enclosure 155m west of Brougham Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ironstone mine ventilation flue in Chargot Wood, 1150m south west of Langham Farm (5.8 km), Leather Barrow (6.7 km), Cross in the churchyard of St Peter's Church (7.3 km).

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