Broadbury Castle

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Broadbury Castle (grid reference SX48379580) is an archaeological earthwork close to Beaworthy in Devon, England.

Description

The site comprises a single bank and ditch which enclose an almost square piece of ground measuring 58 by 68 metres (190 by 223 ft) across.[1] Historic England state that it is the remains of a Roman marching camp,[2] although firm evidence for this is lacking and an alternative interpretation as an Iron Age or Roman-British civilian settlement has also been proposed.[3]

Recognition

The site is legally protected as a scheduled monument, under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979[4]

Broadbury Castle was a familiar place for fox hunting, with Devon newspaper accounts stretching over fifty years.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Maxfield, V. (1985), 'Excavations at Ashbury in 1983, with a note on Broadbury Castle', Devon Archaeological Society Proceedings, No.43
  2. ^ "Broadbury Castle Roman camp, Beaworthy - 1017969 | Historic England".
  3. ^ Maxfield, V. (1985), 'Excavations at Ashbury in 1983, with a note on Broadbury Castle', Devon Archaeological Society Proceedings, No.43
  4. ^ "Broadbury Castle Roman camp, Beaworthy - 1017969 | Historic England".
  5. ^ "The Chase". Western Times. 15 April 1864. 3.
  6. ^ "South Talbot Foxhounds: Fine Runs: Some Kills". Western Times. 4 February 1938. 13.


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