Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStockland Great Castle

Stockland Great Castle

England
List entry 1017952
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stockland Great Castle is a univallate hillfort situated in Devon, England, dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an area on high ground, typical of fortified settlements from the later prehistoric period. Such hillforts served as defended settlements, storage centres, and places of refuge for local populations during the Iron Age, reflecting the social and political organisation of communities in south-western Britain. The site's physical remains preserve evidence of Iron Age defensive architecture and settlement patterns in the Devon landscape.

Stockland Great Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017952. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stockland Great Castle?

Stockland Great 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 1017952.

Who is responsible for protecting Stockland Great Castle?

Stockland Great 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 1017952.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stockland Great Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Beacon on Shute Hill, 200m north east of Rowlands (6 km), Two ring cairns 410m south east of Higher Blannicombe, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Farway Hill (8 km), Newenham Abbey (8 km).

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