Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm

Slight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm

England
List entry 1004525
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm is a Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Somerset. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an irregular polygonal area, though its condition is considerably degraded and the earthwork is now slight in profile. The site's univallate construction, characterised by a single line of fortification, suggests a relatively modest settlement hierarchy within the regional hillfort system. Its precise dating remains uncertain, though the morphological characteristics are consistent with prehistoric fortified settlement in the southwest of England.

Slight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004525. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm is a Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004525.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm 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 1004525.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camerton Romano-British town and associated Prehistoric and early medieval monuments (2.6 km), Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 530m north west of Park Farm (4.4 km), Roman villa at Upper Hayes (4.6 km).

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