Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPark pale and associated remains at Castle Hill

Park pale and associated remains at Castle Hill

England
List entry 1015466
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Park pale and associated remains at Castle Hill is a post-medieval linear earthwork and related archaeological features located in Devon. The pale, a boundary feature constructed from earth and timber or stone, dates to the early modern period and represents a form of land management and demarcation typical of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The monument comprises the pale itself along with associated structural remains that survive as earthen banks and ditches. This site contributes to the archaeological record of post-medieval land use and territorial organisation in the Devon landscape.

Park pale and associated remains at Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015466. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Park pale and associated remains at Castle Hill?

Park pale and associated remains at Castle Hill is a post-medieval linear earthwork and related archaeological features located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015466.

Who is responsible for protecting Park pale and associated remains at Castle Hill?

Park pale and associated remains at Castle Hill 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 1015466.

What other scheduled monuments are near Park pale and associated remains at Castle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill Cross (0.8 km), Icehouse 260m north west of Castle Hill (1 km), Fishpond in Lower Beer Wood, Castle Hill (1.2 km).

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