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 prehistoric fortified settlement located in Somerset, England. The monument is defined by a single defensive rampart, which survives as a slight earthwork, indicating either original modest construction or considerable erosion over time. Dating to the Iron Age period, the site represents a form of settlement hierarchy characteristic of the later prehistoric landscape of south-western England. The hillfort's univallate design suggests it served defensive or territorial functions typical of Iron Age communities in the region, though the modest surviving remains limit detailed interpretation of its specific role or period of occupation within the Iron Age chronology.

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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Questions & answers

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

Slight univallate hillfort 125m west of Tunley Farm is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Somerset, England. 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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