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Prehistoric enclosed settlement 740m north west of Hartland Tor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive settlement located on Exmoor in Devon. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by a substantial bank and ditch, typical of prehistoric hillforts or defended settlements of the later prehistoric period. Its position on elevated moorland suggests its inhabitants chose a naturally defensible location with commanding views over the surrounding landscape. The settlement represents evidence of permanent or semi-permanent occupation during the Bronze Age or Iron Age, periods when such enclosed settlements served both residential and protective functions in the upland regions of south-western England.
Prehistoric enclosed settlement 740m north west of Hartland Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021335. View the official record →
Prehistoric enclosed settlement 740m north west of Hartland Tor is a Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive settlement located on Exmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021335.
Prehistoric enclosed settlement 740m north west of Hartland Tor 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 1021335.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cist and cairn 590m SSE of Skir Ford (9.9 km), Stone cross on Ter Hill (9.9 km), Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb (10 km).
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