Capton

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Capton
Devon
Capton roofs (geograph 1943239).jpg
Capton
Location
Grid reference: SX837531
Location: 50°22’1"N, 3°38’11"W
Data
Local Government
Council: South Hams

Capton is a village near Dartmouth in south-eastern Devon.

On a hilltop to the east of the village is an Iron Age enclosure or hill fort at 50°22’3"N, 3°37’43"W, at about 600 feet above sea level.[1]

References

  1. Sellman, R.R.: 'Aspects of Devon History' (Devon Books, 1985) ISBN 0-86114-756-1. Chapter: "The Iron Age in Devon" (Map of Iron Age hill forts in Devon)