Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort and associated settlement remains 300m north-east of Cleeve Court

Slight univallate hillfort and associated settlement remains 300m north-east of Cleeve Court

England
List entry 1011264
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort and associated settlement remains 300m north-east of Cleeve Court is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Somerset. The site is defined by a single bank and ditch formation, indicating a modest fortification typical of Iron Age settlement hierarchies in south-western Britain. The presence of associated settlement remains suggests the hillfort functioned as a focal point for occupation and possibly administrative activity during the later prehistoric period. The univallate character and archaeological evidence place the monument within the broad Iron Age chronology, though more precise dating evidence would require excavation.

Slight univallate hillfort and associated settlement remains 300m north-east of Cleeve Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011264. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort and associated settlement remains 300m north-east of Cleeve Court?

Slight univallate hillfort and associated settlement remains 300m north-east of Cleeve Court is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011264.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort and associated settlement remains 300m north-east of Cleeve Court?

Slight univallate hillfort and associated settlement remains 300m north-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 1011264.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort and associated settlement remains 300m north-east of Cleeve Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rowberrow Camp: an Iron Age defended settlement north west of Tynings Farm (9.1 km), Longbottom Farm earthwork (9.1 km), World War II bombing decoy complex, anti-aircraft obstructions and Beacon Batch round barrow cemetery on Black Down (9.1 km).

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