Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAllabury Camp slight univallate hillfort 425m WNW of West Castick Farm

Allabury Camp slight univallate hillfort 425m WNW of West Castick Farm

England
List entry 1011886
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Allabury Camp is a univallate hillfort situated approximately 425 metres west-north-west of West Castick Farm in Cornwall. The monument consists of a single defensive rampart enclosing an interior space, characteristic of hillforts constructed during the Iron Age. The site occupies a strategically positioned location typical of contemporary fortified settlements in the South West peninsula, which served defensive and possibly administrative functions within Iron Age communities. As a scheduled ancient monument, Allabury Camp represents an important survival of prehistoric fortification practice in the Cornish landscape.

Allabury Camp slight univallate hillfort 425m WNW of West Castick Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011886. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allabury Camp slight univallate hillfort 425m WNW of West Castick Farm?

Allabury Camp is a univallate hillfort situated approximately 425 metres west-north-west of West Castick Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011886.

Who is responsible for protecting Allabury Camp slight univallate hillfort 425m WNW of West Castick Farm?

Allabury Camp slight univallate hillfort 425m WNW of West Castick Farm 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 1011886.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allabury Camp slight univallate hillfort 425m WNW of West Castick Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trethevy Quoit (8.1 km), The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (8.4 km), St Cleer's Well and cross (8.7 km).

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