Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBladon camp: a hillfort on Bladon Heath

Bladon camp: a hillfort on Bladon Heath

England
List entry 1013234
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bladon camp is a hillfort situated on Bladon Heath in Oxfordshire. The site comprises an oval enclosure defined by a single bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in the region. Archaeological survey and finds evidence indicate occupation during the Iron Age, when such hillforts served as centres of settlement, storage, and territorial control across southern Britain. The monument remains visible as earthworks on the heath and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1013234.

Bladon camp: a hillfort on Bladon Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bladon camp: a hillfort on Bladon Heath?

Bladon camp is a hillfort situated on Bladon Heath in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013234.

Who is responsible for protecting Bladon camp: a hillfort on Bladon Heath?

Bladon camp: a hillfort on Bladon Heath 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 1013234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bladon camp: a hillfort on Bladon Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Swinford Bridge (5.4 km), Sites discovered by aerial photography, near Foxley Farm (6.2 km), Seacourt medieval settlement 760m west of Manor Farm, Binsey (7.1 km).

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