Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure at Yellowberries Copse, 430m west of Higher Turtley

Hilltop enclosure at Yellowberries Copse, 430m west of Higher Turtley

England
List entry 1019325
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure at Yellowberries Copse, 430 metres west of Higher Turtley, is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Devon. The site consists of a hilltop enclosure defined by banks and ditches, typical of Iron Age or possibly earlier Bronze Age defensive or territorial settlements in south-western England. The enclosure occupies a commanding position on high ground, a characteristic siting for such monuments that afforded strategic advantage and visibility across the surrounding landscape. The precise dating and functional interpretation of the site remain subjects of archaeological study, though its morphological features place it within the broader Iron Age settlement tradition of Devon.

Hilltop enclosure at Yellowberries Copse, 430m west of Higher Turtley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019325. View the official record →

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What is Hilltop enclosure at Yellowberries Copse, 430m west of Higher Turtley?

Hilltop enclosure at Yellowberries Copse, 430 metres west of Higher Turtley, is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019325.

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltop enclosure at Yellowberries Copse, 430m west of Higher Turtley?

Hilltop enclosure at Yellowberries Copse, 430m west of Higher Turtley 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 1019325.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltop enclosure at Yellowberries Copse, 430m west of Higher Turtley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 660m south west of Woodland Barton (1.4 km), Ringwork and bailey castle 400m south of Langford Barton (2.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3.5 km).

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