Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSidbury Castle

Sidbury Castle

England
List entry 1018849
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sidbury Castle is a hillfort situated in Devon, England, dating to the Iron Age. The monument comprises a roughly circular enclosure defined by a substantial rampart and ditch, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Like many hillforts of its period, Sidbury Castle likely served defensive and administrative functions for the Iron Age communities of south-west England, though evidence for intensive occupation remains limited. The site's earthworks remain substantially visible today, preserving the essential character of this prehistoric defensive settlement.

Sidbury Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018849. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sidbury Castle?

Sidbury 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 1018849.

Who is responsible for protecting Sidbury Castle?

Sidbury Castle 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 1018849.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sidbury Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sidford packhorse bridge, Church Street (1.7 km), Bowl barrow in Lee's Plantation, East Hill, 560m east of Higher Rill Farm (3.2 km), Round barrow cemetery on Broad Down (5.7 km).

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