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Membury Castle is a univallate hillfort located near Axminster in Devon, dating to the Iron Age. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an oval or roughly circular interior, typical of the hill forts constructed in southwestern England during the later prehistoric period. The site commands views across the surrounding landscape, a strategic positioning consistent with such fortifications of the Iron Age. Though subject to some erosion and agricultural use over the centuries, the earthwork remains a significant example of Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture in Devon.
Membury Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017951. View the official record →
Membury Castle is a univallate hillfort located near Axminster in Devon, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017951.
Membury Castle 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 1017951.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The below ground remains of the former chapel at Membury Court (2.1 km), Beckford Bridge (2.2 km), Stockland Little Castle (5.3 km).
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