Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm

Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm

England
List entry 1017968
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Devon. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the South West of England. Such hilltop enclosures typically functioned as defended settlements or stockades for livestock management during the Iron Age period, reflecting the social and economic organisation of communities in this region. The surviving earthworks remain visible as landscape features, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use and settlement distribution across Devon.

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

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

Hilltop enclosure 100m north east of Castle Farm is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Devon. 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).

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