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Prestonbury Castle is a hillfort situated in Devon, England, dating to the Iron Age. The site is defined by its defensive earthworks, comprising banks and ditches that enclose the hilltop, characteristic of the fortified settlements constructed across southwest England during the pre-Roman Iron Age period. The earthworks remain substantially visible in the present landscape, providing evidence of the strategic importance of elevated positions in the region during antiquity. As a scheduled monument, Prestonbury Castle represents a significant archaeological resource for understanding the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of Iron Age communities in Devon.
Prestonbury Castle (hillfort) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003861. View the official record →
Prestonbury Castle is a hillfort situated in Devon, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003861.
Prestonbury Castle (hillfort) 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 1003861.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three hut circles at north end of Vogwell Down (9 km), King's Barrow on King Tor, Hookney Down (9.4 km), Hut circles on Heatree Down (9.6 km).
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