Kentisbury Down
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Kentisbury Down is the location an Iron Age
enclosure or hill fort
situated close to Blackmore Gate on the edge of Exmoor
in Devon
, England. The enclosure - a simple 'round' is situated on the southeast slope of the Down above the ancient crossroads at approx 320 Metres above Sea Level.
Iron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
enclosure or hill fort
Hill fort
A hill fort is a type of earthworks used as a fortified refuge or defended settlement, located to exploit a rise in elevation for defensive advantage. They are typically European and of the Bronze and Iron Ages. Some were used in the post-Roman period...
situated close to Blackmore Gate on the edge of Exmoor
Exmoor
Exmoor is an area of hilly open moorland in west Somerset and north Devon in South West England, named after the main river that flows out of the district, the River Exe. The moor has given its name to a National Park, which includes the Brendon Hills, the East Lyn Valley, the Vale of Porlock and ...
in Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, England. The enclosure - a simple 'round' is situated on the southeast slope of the Down above the ancient crossroads at approx 320 Metres above Sea Level.