Berry's Wood is an Iron Age hill fort situated close to Newton Abbot in Devon [1]. The fort is situated at about 75 metres above sea level on a commanding promontory above the River Lemon with views down the Teign Estuary [1]. It lies on the hilltop above Bradley Manor [1]. The fort was first described in print in 1950 by Aileen Fox, who said that its defences consist of a single limestone rampart and a ditch [1]. Its main entrance at the south-eastern end is approached by a sunken lane, and at the north-western end there is a postern [1]. It encloses an area of about 11 acres and the remains of huts can be seen inside [1].
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Also known as: Berry Down, Berry's Wood earthwork, The Warren
| Type | Fortress/citadel |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 50.5278° N, 3.6286° W |
England