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Burleigh Dolts is an Iron Age hillfort located approximately 280 metres south-east of Burleigh Farm in Devon. The monument is defined by its defensive earthworks, characteristic of Iron Age fortification practice in south-western England, and represents settlement and territorial control during the pre-Roman period. The site's physical remains preserve evidence of the defensive strategies employed during the Iron Age, with its earthwork construction reflecting the military and social organisation of communities in this region. The hillfort is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1019313, affirming its archaeological significance.
Iron Age hillfort known as Burleigh Dolts, 280m south east of Burleigh Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019313. View the official record →
Burleigh Dolts is an Iron Age hillfort located approximately 280 metres south-east of Burleigh Farm in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019313.
Iron Age hillfort known as Burleigh Dolts, 280m south east of Burleigh 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 1019313.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two hut circles and associated field systems and enclosure at Mousehill Brake (3 km), Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 210m south of West Soar (3.3 km).
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