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Posbury Camp, also known as Castle Down, is a univallate hillfort situated in Devon, England. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular polygonal area, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in the south-west of England. The site occupies a commanding position with views across the surrounding landscape, typical of hillforts constructed during the Iron Age period, though the precise chronology of its construction and use remains to be fully established through archaeological investigation. Like many Devon hillforts, Posbury Camp represents an important element of the region's prehistoric defensive and settlement hierarchy.
Posbury camp, Castle Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003826. View the official record →
Posbury Camp, also known as Castle Down, is a univallate hillfort situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003826.
Posbury camp, Castle Down 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 1003826.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Higher Bury Camp (1.8 km), Romano-British villa, Downes, near Crediton (4.6 km), Cheriton Cross (5.5 km).
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