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Aconbury Camp is a small hillfort located near Aconbury in Herefordshire, positioned on high ground commanding views of the surrounding landscape. The monument dates to the Iron Age and is defined by a single rampart with an external ditch, characteristic of smaller fortified settlements of this period. The site covers approximately one hectare and would have served defensive and possibly administrative functions for the local Iron Age community. Its construction and use reflect the settlement patterns and social organization of pre-Roman Britain in the Welsh Marches region.
Aconbury Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001754. View the official record →
Aconbury Camp is a small hillfort located near Aconbury in Herefordshire, positioned on high ground commanding views of the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001754.
Aconbury Camp 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 1001754.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringwork 750m west of Grove Farm (2.6 km), Churchyard cross in St David's churchyard (2.9 km), Churchyard cross in St David's churchyard (2.9 km).
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