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Mount Batten is a prehistoric and Romano-British settlement located on a promontory in Plymouth, Devon. The site comprises earthwork remains indicative of occupation spanning from the prehistoric period through the Romano-British era, reflecting its strategic position overlooking Plymouth Sound. Archaeological evidence suggests the settlement was utilised across multiple periods, with the site's topography and defensive characteristics suggesting its importance as a trading post or settlement during antiquity. The monument is listed in the National Heritage List for England under the reference number 1017598.
Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017598. View the official record →
Mount Batten is a prehistoric and Romano-British settlement located on a promontory in Plymouth, Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017598.
Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement 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 1017598.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Staddon Heights Defences including Fort Staddon Fort, Brownhill Battery, Watch House Battery, Staddon Heights Battery, Staddon Battery and associated features and structures (2.3 km), Fort Bovisand (2.5 km), Breakwater fort (3.1 km).
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