Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort called The Castle

Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle

England
List entry 1002542
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Castle is a univallate hillfort situated in Devon, England, representing Iron Age defensive architecture. The monument consists of a single rampart enclosing an elevated position, a characteristic feature of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. Such univallate examples typically date from the Middle to Late Iron Age, though precise chronological attribution requires archaeological evidence. The site's defensive design reflects the territorial organisation and social hierarchies of Iron Age communities in the southwest peninsula.

Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002542. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle?

The Castle is a univallate hillfort situated in Devon, England, representing Iron Age defensive architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002542.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle?

Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle 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 1002542.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Spreacombe Manor Well Chapel, Braunton (3.2 km), Lynchets approximately 34m north-west of Saunton Sands Hotel (4.4 km), Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland Farm (5.4 km).

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