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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 →
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.
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.
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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