Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe southern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste

The southern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste

England
List entry 1012700
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The southern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Devon. The site comprises a series of enclosed areas defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. The earthworks represent evidence of Bronze Age or Iron Age land use and territorial organisation, reflecting the agricultural and pastoral economy of prehistoric Devon communities. Such enclosures typically served defensive, administrative, or pastoral functions within the wider landscape of south-western Britain during the later prehistoric period.

The southern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012700. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

The southern of three enclosures north of Ford Waste is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012700.

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

The southern 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 1012700.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (5.9 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (6.1 km).

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