Hawkesdown Hill

Hawkesdown Hill
Devon
Hawkesdown Hill and Axmouth
50°43’5"N, 3°2’38"W

Hawkesdown Hill is a prominent hill in the very east of Devon, immediately to the north of Axmouth and overlooking the estuary of the River Axe, to the west. On its summit is an Iron Age hill fort.

The fort is approximately 427 feet above sea level, with a commanding view over the estuary notwithstanding its modest height, the northern, western and southern slopes being precipitous down to the river and the village.

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)