Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe middle one of three enclosures north of Ford Waste

The middle one of three enclosures north of Ford Waste

England
List entry 1012769
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The middle one of three enclosures north of Ford Waste is a prehistoric monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises a substantial earthwork enclosure dating to the Iron Age, positioned within a group of three similar defensive or pastoral structures in the landscape north of Ford Waste. The enclosure is defined by a ditch and bank system that would have served either as a territorial boundary, livestock management facility, or defensive structure typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the southwest of England. Its archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding the pattern of land use and social organisation in Devon during the Iron Age period.

The middle one of three enclosures north of Ford Waste is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012769. View the official record →

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What is The middle one of three enclosures north of Ford Waste?

The middle one of three enclosures north of Ford Waste is a prehistoric monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012769.

Who is responsible for protecting The middle one of three enclosures north of Ford Waste?

The middle one of three enclosures north of Ford Waste 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 1012769.

What other scheduled monuments are near The middle one of three enclosures north of Ford Waste?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.2 km).

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