Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar

Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar

England
List entry 1019533
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Devon. The monument comprises an enclosed hilltop defensive or settlement site, likely dating to the Iron Age period based on its morphological characteristics. The enclosure is defined by surviving earthwork banks and ditches that delineate the perimeter of the defended area. Such hilltop enclosures are typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Southwest of England, serving purposes that may have included settlement, stock control, or ritual functions.

Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019533. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar?

Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019533.

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar?

Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar 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 1019533.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval farmstead, boundary work and earthwork enclosures 350m south east of Middle Soar (0.2 km), Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar (0.5 km), Post-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm (0.6 km).

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