Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort 115m east of Brockley Cottage

Slight univallate hillfort 115m east of Brockley Cottage

England
List entry 1007909
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort 115m east of Brockley Cottage is a prehistoric defensive enclosure situated in Somerset, England. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart encircling an internal settlement area, characteristic of univallate hillforts of the Iron Age period. The earthwork survives as a slight topographical feature across the landscape, indicating either erosion of the original structure or modest construction in the first instance. Such hillforts typically functioned as enclosed settlements or refuges during the later prehistoric period, serving both defensive and communal purposes for Iron Age communities.

Slight univallate hillfort 115m east of Brockley Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007909. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort 115m east of Brockley Cottage?

Slight univallate hillfort 115m east of Brockley Cottage is a prehistoric defensive enclosure situated in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007909.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort 115m east of Brockley Cottage?

Slight univallate hillfort 115m east of Brockley Cottage 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 1007909.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort 115m east of Brockley Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort and associated earthworks on Burrington Ham (8.3 km), Aveline's Hole, Burrington Combe (8.4 km), Rowberrow Cavern, Mendip Forest (9.3 km).

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