Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBincknoll Camp

Bincknoll Camp

England
List entry 1005685
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bincknoll Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a single defensive bank with an external ditch, enclosing an area of approximately 3.2 hectares on elevated ground. Dating to the Iron Age period, the hillfort represents a significant example of the defensive settlements that characterised the later prehistoric occupation of the Wiltshire Downs. The site's strategic location and fortification design reflect both the settlement patterns and inter-community dynamics of Iron Age Britain.

Bincknoll Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005685. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bincknoll Camp?

Bincknoll Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005685.

Who is responsible for protecting Bincknoll Camp?

Bincknoll 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 1005685.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bincknoll Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shrunken medieval village site E of Avebury Trusloe (9.8 km), Earthwork enclosure 950m SSE of Manor Farm (10 km), Round barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill (10 km).

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