Berry's Wood Explained

Berry's Wood is an Iron Age hill fort situated close to Newton Abbot in Devon, England. 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.

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. Its main entrance at the south-eastern end is approached by a sunken lane, and at the north-western end there is a postern. It encloses an area of about 11 acres and the remains of huts can be seen inside.[2]

References

50.5278°N -3.6286°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sellman, R.R. . Aspects of Devon History . Devon Books . Exeter . 1985 . 0-86114-756-1 . The Iron Age in Devon (ch.2) . 11 (Map of Iron Age hill forts in Devon including Berry's Wood) .
  2. Book: Beavis, Derek . Newton Abbot, The Story of the Town's Past . Barracuda Books . Buckingham . 1985 . 0-86023-236-0 . 19.