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The Castle is a univallate hillfort situated in Devon, England, dating to the Iron Age. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch that encircles the hilltop, a characteristic feature of univallate forts of this period. The site represents a form of prehistoric fortified settlement typical of south-western Britain during the later prehistoric era, when such elevated, enclosed positions served defensive, administrative, or communal functions. Like many Devon hillforts, The Castle would have been occupied during a period of significant social and territorial organisation in Iron Age society.
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, dating to the Iron Age. 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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