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Summary

A hilltop enclosure of probable Iron Age date is visible on images derived from lidar data as an earthwork bank and ditch encircling the summit of hill to the to the west of Coryton Barton, Coryton parish. The outer bank encloses at least two two smaller bank and ditched curvilinear enclosures.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• D SHAPED ENCLOSURE (Early Iron Age to Roman - 700 BC (Between) to 409 AD (Between))
• ENCLOSED SETTLEMENT (Early Iron Age to Roman - 700 BC (Between) to 409 AD (Between))
• HILLTOP ENCLOSURE (Early Iron Age to Roman - 700 BC (Between) to 409 AD (Between))

Full description

University of Exeter, 2020-2021, University of Exeter Unlocking Landscapes Project – validated data, ULDEV2 (Interpretation). SDV365999.

At least two sub-circular enclosures and associated earthworks are visible within a larger enclosure of circa 115m diameter.

Environment Agency, 2021, University of Exeter Understanding Landscapes Project - Lidar visualisation (Cartographic). SDV366001.

A subtle curvilinear earthwork is visible, enclosing two curvilinear bank and further less well defined earthwork features.

Hegarty, C., 2024, Comment on Unlocking Landscapes project interpretation (Personal Comment). SDV366085.

The outer enclosure is partly under the tree cover of Knowle Wood. Within the outer boundary are visible two clearly defined bank and ditched D-shaped or oval enclosures. Additional features comprise possibly contemporary pits or hut circles.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV9082 - Lidar Survey: University of Exeter Unlocking Landscapes Project

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