Later prehistoric cliff castle, two prehistoric round barrows, medieval field system, and associated remains on Dodman Point

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History & significance

Dodman Point is a complex ancient monument comprising a Late Iron Age cliff castle with associated Later prehistoric round barrows and medieval field systems. The cliff castle, defended by substantial ramparts and ditches cutting across the headland, represents a significant defensive settlement dating to the final centuries before the Roman conquest of Britain. Two round barrows of Bronze Age or Early Iron Age date are situated within or near the fortified area, indicating earlier ritual and burial activity at this prominent coastal location. The medieval field systems visible on the point represent later agricultural exploitation of this historically significant landscape, demonstrating continuity of settlement and land use from prehistory through the medieval period.

Later prehistoric cliff castle, two prehistoric round barrows, medieval field system, and associated remains on Dodman Point is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020865. View the official record →

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