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Woodland fort

England
List entry 1002615
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Woodland Fort is a Iron Age hillfort situated in Devon, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by a single substantial bank and ditch system, characteristic of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. Its defensive earthworks suggest occupation and use during the Iron Age, when such fortified settlements served as centres of settlement, storage, and protection across south-western Britain. The site's surviving topographical features remain visible in the modern landscape, preserving evidence of Iron Age settlement practices and land use in Devon.

Woodland fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002615. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodland fort?

Woodland Fort is a Iron Age hillfort situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002615.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodland fort?

Woodland fort 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 1002615.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodland fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Battery with Royal Commission fortifications called Redoubt No.5 at Maker Heights (8 km), Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery at Maker Heights (8.6 km), Staddon Heights Defences including Fort Staddon Fort, Brownhill Battery, Watch House Battery, Staddon Heights Battery, Staddon Battery and associated features and structures (8.6 km).

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