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Bigberry camp

England
List entry 1005169
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bigberry camp is a hillfort located near Chilham in Kent, England. The site comprises an oval enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in south-eastern England. Dating to the Iron Age period, Bigberry represents an important example of early fortified settlement in Kent, reflecting the agricultural and social organisation of pre-Roman British communities in the region. The monument preserves evidence of the defensive earthworks that would have enclosed occupation and storage areas within its perimeter.

Bigberry camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005169. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bigberry camp?

Bigberry camp is a hillfort located near Chilham in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005169.

Who is responsible for protecting Bigberry camp?

Bigberry camp 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 1005169.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bigberry camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m east of New House Lane (4.2 km), Julliberrie's Grave Long Barrow (5.8 km), Bowl Barrow 350M E.S.E. of Capel farm in Mounts Wood (6.2 km).

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