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Raddon Hill is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located in Devon, England, which represents an important example of early Neolithic monumental architecture in the South West. The site features the characteristic interrupted ditch system typical of causewayed enclosures, dating to the earlier Neolithic period and likely serving functions related to ceremonial gatherings, stock management, or seasonal assembly. In later prehistory, the hilltop was refortified as an Iron Age hillfort, demonstrating the enduring strategic value of the location across multiple millennia. The monument thus preserves evidence of two distinct phases of prehistoric activity, making it significant for understanding patterns of settlement and land use in Devon from the Neolithic through the Iron Age.
Raddon Hill: a Neolithic causewayed enclosure and later hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016259. View the official record →
Raddon Hill is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located in Devon, England, which represents an important example of early Neolithic monumental architecture in the South West. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016259.
Raddon Hill: a Neolithic causewayed enclosure and later 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 1016259.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m WSW of Starved Oak Cross (5 km), Bowl barrow 220m WSW of Starved Oak Cross (5.1 km), Churchyard cross 3m south of Upton Pyne church (6 km).
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