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The Iron Age defended settlement above Sweetworthy is a hilltop enclosure located in Somerset, England. The site comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns, consisting of a substantial rampart and ditch system that would have enclosed and protected a community during the Iron Age period. Such defended settlements were typical of the later prehistoric period in Britain, serving both defensive and possibly symbolic functions for the populations that inhabited them. The monument represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchy and the organization of communities in the South West of England during this formative period of British prehistory.
Iron Age defended settlement above Sweetworthy (eastern of two) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008471. View the official record →
The Iron Age defended settlement above Sweetworthy is a hilltop enclosure located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008471.
Iron Age defended settlement above Sweetworthy (eastern of two) 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 1008471.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Packhorse bridge 75m south east of The Old Vicarage (7.4 km), Packhorse bridge 60m north east of Royal Oak Farm (7.7 km), Bowl barrow on Lype Hill, 750m ENE of Heath Pault Cross (7.9 km).
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