Smythapark

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Smythapark is the site of an Iron Age hill fort in the north of Devon, situated close to the village of Bratton Fleming.

The site is on a hillside forming a promontory above a tributary of the River Yeo to the west of the village, at approximately 660 feet above sea level. The surrounding area is rich in small enclosures.[1]

Location

References

  1. Whybrow, Charles: 'Antiquary's Exmoor' (Exmoor Press, 1970) ISBN 0-9500133-4-X, page 23
  • 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)