Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric field system at Walls Hill

Prehistoric field system at Walls Hill

England
List entry 1019134
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric field system at Walls Hill is a collection of ancient agricultural remains located in Devon, England. The site comprises field boundaries and associated earthworks that date to the prehistoric period, representing evidence of early farming activity and land management practices in the region. The physical character of the monument is defined by linear banks and ditches that once demarcated individual fields, demonstrating the organisation of the landscape for pastoral or arable use during antiquity. Such field systems provide important archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and subsistence strategies in prehistoric Devon.

Prehistoric field system at Walls Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019134. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric field system at Walls Hill?

Prehistoric field system at Walls Hill is a collection of ancient agricultural remains located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019134.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric field system at Walls Hill?

Prehistoric field system at Walls 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 1019134.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric field system at Walls Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kent's Cavern, Torquay (0.9 km), Torre Abbey (2.9 km), St Michael's Chapel, Chapel Hill (3.1 km).

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