Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall multivallate promontory fort on Blacker's Hill

Small multivallate promontory fort on Blacker's Hill

England
List entry 1015493
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small multivallate promontory fort on Blacker's Hill is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Somerset, England. The monument consists of multiple concentric defensive banks and ditches that exploit the natural topography of the promontory to create a fortified position. Dating to the Iron Age, the site represents a form of enclosed settlement characteristic of the later prehistoric period in south-western Britain. The earthworks remain visible as substantial landscape features, demonstrating the engineering effort invested in this hillfort's construction and maintenance.

Small multivallate promontory fort on Blacker's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015493. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Small multivallate promontory fort on Blacker's Hill?

Small multivallate promontory fort on Blacker's Hill is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015493.

Who is responsible for protecting Small multivallate promontory fort on Blacker's Hill?

Small multivallate promontory fort on Blacker's Hill 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 1015493.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small multivallate promontory fort on Blacker's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow in Beacon Plantation (4.1 km), Earthworks S of Tadhill Farm (5.8 km), Medieval wayside cross at Bodden (5.9 km).

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