Smythapark

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Smythapark is an Iron Age hill fort situated close to Bratton Fleming in Devon, England. The fort is situated on a Hillside forming a promontory above a tributary to the River Yeo to the West of the Village at approx 200 Metres above Sea Level. The surrounding area is rich in small enclosures. [1] [2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Sellman, R.R. (1985). "The Iron Age in Devon (ch.2)", Aspects of Devon History. Exeter: Devon Books, pg.11 (Map of Iron Age hill forts in Devon includes Smythapark). ISBN 0861147561. 
  2. ^ Whybrow, Charles (1970). "The Early Iron Age (ch.4)", Antiquary's Exmoor. Dulverton: Exmoor Press, pg.23 (Mention of Smythapark as 'inturned entrance' spur fort).