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Broadun Ring is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located approximately 500 metres north-west of Hartland Tor in Devon. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in south-west England, defined by a substantial bank and ditch system. The monument reflects the defensive and organizational practices of communities during the Iron Age period, demonstrating the established settlement hierarchy and land management strategies of prehistoric Devon. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature contributing to understanding of Iron Age settlement distribution across the Cornish and Devonian landscape.
Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Broadun Ring, 500m north west of Hartland Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021334. View the official record →
Broadun Ring is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located approximately 500 metres north-west of Hartland Tor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021334.
Prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Broadun Ring, 500m 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 1021334.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 580m south of Horn's Cross forming part of a cairn cemetery on Holne Ridge (10.3 km), Enclosed prehistoric settlement and three round cairns 870m south east of Horn's Cross (10.5 km), Stone hut circle and length of boundary walling 860m south west of Venford Reservoir dam (10.7 km).
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