Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium

A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium

England
List entry 1017515
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England
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History & significance

Prittlewell Camp is a slight univallate hillfort situated approximately 500 metres east of Sutton Road crematorium in Essex. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications, though the earthworks are relatively modest in their present form. The site represents settlement and defensive activity during the Iron Age period, reflecting the pattern of such enclosed settlements across Essex during the later prehistoric era. The subtle nature of its surviving earthworks reflects both the original construction method and the effects of subsequent land use and erosion over two millennia.

A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017515. View the official record →

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What is A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium?

Prittlewell Camp is a slight univallate hillfort situated approximately 500 metres east of Sutton Road crematorium in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017515.

Who is responsible for protecting A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium?

A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017515.

What other scheduled monuments are near A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m south east of Butler's Gate (1.4 km), Prittlewell Priory (1.4 km), Southchurch Hall moated site (2.3 km).

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