Clovelly Dykes
From Wikishire
| Clovelly Dykes | |
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Devon | |
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| Type: | Hill fort |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SS311234 |
| Location: | 50°59’8"N, 4°24’26"W |
| History | |
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The Clovelly Dykes are an Iron Age hill fort or earthwork near Clovelly, on the north coast of Devon.
The site is laid out on the high plateau behind the coast at approx 690 feet above sea level, it is one of the largest and most impressive Early Iron Age hill-forts in Devon. It is a complex series of earthworks covering more than 20 acres.[1]
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Outside links
- North Devon Archaeological Society - Clovelly Dykes
- Clovelly Dykes, Lundy, Isle of Avalon
References
- ↑ 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)
