Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAshbury Camp later prehistoric multivallate hillfort

Ashbury Camp later prehistoric multivallate hillfort

England
List entry 1010423
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ashbury Camp is a multivallate hillfort situated in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The site is defined by multiple concentric defensive earthwork systems comprising banks and ditches that encircle the hilltop, a characteristic feature of later prehistoric fortified settlements in the region. The complexity of its defensive architecture suggests a settlement of considerable importance, likely serving as a territorial centre for a local community during the final pre-Roman Iron Age. The monument remains a significant archaeological example of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in south-western Britain.

Ashbury Camp later prehistoric multivallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010423. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ashbury Camp later prehistoric multivallate hillfort?

Ashbury Camp is a multivallate hillfort situated in Cornwall, England, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010423.

Who is responsible for protecting Ashbury Camp later prehistoric multivallate hillfort?

Ashbury Camp later prehistoric multivallate 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 1010423.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ashbury Camp later prehistoric multivallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a bowl barrow called Headon Barrow (4.7 km), Four bowl barrows 600m south-east of Small Hill Barton (5.9 km), Rectangular enclosures 520m west of Rosecare Villa Farm (6.1 km).

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