Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure and woodbanks in Chacegrove Wood, 540m north west of Dartington Hall

Hilltop enclosure and woodbanks in Chacegrove Wood, 540m north west of Dartington Hall

England
List entry 1020553
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure and woodbanks in Chacegrove Wood is an ancient monument of Iron Age date located approximately 540 metres north west of Dartington Hall in Devon. The site comprises an enclosed hilltop settlement defined by substantial earthwork defences, with associated woodland banks that formed part of the wider landscape management and territorial organisation of the settlement. The enclosure demonstrates the settlement patterns and defensive strategies characteristic of Iron Age communities in the South West, representing an important archaeological record of prehistoric land use and social organisation within the Dartington landscape.

Hilltop enclosure and woodbanks in Chacegrove Wood, 540m north west of Dartington Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020553. View the official record →

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What is Hilltop enclosure and woodbanks in Chacegrove Wood, 540m north west of Dartington Hall?

Hilltop enclosure and woodbanks in Chacegrove Wood is an ancient monument of Iron Age date located approximately 540 metres north west of Dartington Hall in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020553.

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltop enclosure and woodbanks in Chacegrove Wood, 540m north west of Dartington Hall?

Hilltop enclosure and woodbanks in Chacegrove Wood, 540m north west of Dartington Hall 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 1020553.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltop enclosure and woodbanks in Chacegrove Wood, 540m north west of Dartington Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Totnes Castle (2.5 km), Totnes Priory (2.7 km), Leechwell holy well, 350m south west of St Mary's Church (2.9 km).

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