Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort 150m east of Cleeve Court

Slight univallate hillfort 150m east of Cleeve Court

England
List entry 1011263
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort 150m east of Cleeve Court is a Iron Age defensive enclosure located in Somerset. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of univallate hillforts of the period, though its earthworks are described as slight, indicating substantial erosion or loss since its original construction. Such hillforts typically date to the Iron Age, serving as focal points for settlement, storage, and defence within their local communities. The site's survival as an earthwork monument, despite apparent degradation, provides evidence of Iron Age land use and settlement patterns in the Somerset landscape.

Slight univallate hillfort 150m east of Cleeve Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011263. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort 150m east of Cleeve Court?

Slight univallate hillfort 150m east of Cleeve Court is a Iron Age defensive enclosure located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011263.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort 150m east of Cleeve Court?

Slight univallate hillfort 150m east of Cleeve Court 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 1011263.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort 150m east of Cleeve Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 190m south west of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery (9.3 km), Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery (9.4 km), Bowl barrow 250m south east of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemetery (9.4 km).

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