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Ilchester Mead is a Later Iron Age enclosure located near Ilchester in Somerset, England. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork comprising an approximately rectangular enclosure defined by banks and ditches, which represents settlement activity during the Later Iron Age period. The site's proximity to the later Roman settlement at Ilchester suggests continuity of occupation and use of this strategically significant location in the Somerset Levels region. The enclosure survives as a substantial upstanding earthwork and remains an important testament to Iron Age settlement patterns in the area.
Later Iron Age enclosure, Ilchester Mead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006129. View the official record →
Ilchester Mead is a Later Iron Age enclosure located near Ilchester in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006129.
Later Iron Age enclosure, Ilchester Mead 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 1006129.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ilchester Roman town (0.5 km), Northover House, late Roman cemetery (1 km), Roman villa at Lufton (4.2 km).
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