Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm

Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm

England
List entry 1017968
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm is a prehistoric earthwork located in Devon, England. The monument consists of a defended enclosure situated on elevated terrain, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. The site's defensive positioning and earthwork construction reflect the strategic importance of hilltop locations during the Iron Age period, when such enclosed settlements served both domestic and protective functions for local communities.

Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017968. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm?

Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm is a prehistoric earthwork located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017968.

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm?

Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle 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 1017968.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross (4.9 km), Bowl barrow 240m south east of Upcott Cross (5 km), Bowl barrow 430m north west of Upcott Cross (5.5 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm