Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArbury Banks

Arbury Banks

England
List entry 1003893
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arbury Banks is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Ashby-cum-Fenby in Northamptonshire. The monument comprises a series of defensive earthwork banks and ditches forming an irregular enclosure, characteristic of late prehistoric defensive architecture in the East Midlands region. Dating to the Iron Age, likely the later Iron Age period, the site represents a significant territorial or settlement centre of that era. The earthworks remain substantially visible in the landscape, though their precise chronology and functional interpretation continue to be informed by archaeological investigation and landscape survey.

Arbury Banks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003893. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arbury Banks?

Arbury Banks is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Ashby-cum-Fenby in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003893.

Who is responsible for protecting Arbury Banks?

Arbury Banks 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 1003893.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arbury Banks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross 45m north of church (0.6 km), Roman villa (1.8 km), Byfield market cross (5.2 km).

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