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Berry's Wood

Free admission

Berry's Wood — iron Age hill fort in south Devon, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Newton Abbot · 2.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Berry's Wood is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "iron Age hill fort in south Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.5278°, -3.6286°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lemon Valley Woods SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

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. 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.

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Coordinates
50.5278, -3.6286
County
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Parish
Newton Abbot
Postcode
TQ12 1UW
Parliamentary constituency
Newton Abbot
Nearest railway station
Newton Abbot2.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Berry's Wood?
Berry's Wood is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ12 1UW), in the parish of Newton Abbot.
Is Berry's Wood a listed building?
Berry's Wood is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
Is Berry's Wood a protected site?
Yes — Berry's Wood is part of the River Lemon Valley Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Berry's Wood free to visit?
Yes, Berry's Wood is free to enter.
How do I get to Berry's Wood?
The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ12 1UW.