Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe northern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste

The northern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste

England
List entry 1012799
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The northern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Devon, England. The site comprises an Iron Age or later prehistoric defensive or stock-management enclosure, defined by a substantial bank and ditch arrangement typical of such period settlement patterns. The monument forms part of a group of three enclosures in close proximity, suggesting a pattern of sustained land use and territorial organisation in this part of Devon during the later prehistoric period. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding settlement hierarchy and land division strategies in the Devon landscape.

The northern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012799. View the official record →

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What is The northern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste?

The northern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012799.

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

The northern 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 1012799.

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

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