Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage

Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage

England
List entry 1020070
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage is a prehistoric earthwork located in Devon, England. The monument comprises an enclosed hilltop settlement defined by defensive banks and ditches typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the South West. The site's elevated position and fortified character suggest its function as a defended settlement or refuge during the later prehistoric period. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature of regional significance for understanding Iron Age occupation and land use in Devon.

Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage?

Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage is a prehistoric earthwork located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020070.

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage?

Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage 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 1020070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holmbush Mine: Hitchen's Shaft complex (6.6 km), Holmbush Mine: Windsor Lane rotative engine house with adjacent boiler house, loadings and platform (6.7 km), The South Hill inscribed stone, an early Christian memorial stone in South Hill churchyard, 50m west of St Sampson's Church (7.1 km).

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