Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAmbresbury Banks slight univallate hillfort

Ambresbury Banks slight univallate hillfort

England
List entry 1013517
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ambresbury Banks is a slight univallate hillfort located near Epping in Essex, England. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular roughly circular area of approximately 3.5 hectares. It dates to the Iron Age, representing a period of settlement intensification and defensive architecture in south-eastern Britain. The earthwork, though modest in scale compared to more substantial hillforts, reflects the strategic and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in the region.

Ambresbury Banks slight univallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013517. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ambresbury Banks slight univallate hillfort?

Ambresbury Banks is a slight univallate hillfort located near Epping in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013517.

Who is responsible for protecting Ambresbury Banks slight univallate hillfort?

Ambresbury Banks slight univallate hillfort 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 1013517.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ambresbury Banks slight univallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Purlieu Bank, Epping (1.3 km), The Temple, Temple Hill, Warlies Park (2.3 km), Roman villa 300m south of Long Shaw (3.2 km).

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