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 slight univallate hillfort situated in Cornwall, approximately 425 metres west-north-west of West Castick Farm. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts in the South West, though the earthworks are relatively subtle in their present form. The site dates to the Iron Age period, when such fortified settlements served as centres of habitation, storage, and territorial control across the 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 slight univallate hillfort situated in Cornwall, approximately 425 metres west-north-west of West Castick Farm. 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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