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 slightly univallate hillfort situated approximately 500 metres east of Sutton Road crematorium in Essex. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an interior space, representing a form of Iron Age fortification common in southern England. The site's archaeological significance lies in its defensive characteristics and its role within the settlement pattern of Essex during the pre-Roman Iron Age, though detailed excavation records for this particular site remain limited in the published scholarly literature.

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 slightly 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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