Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoddington Camp: a slight univallate hillfort on the summit of Boddington Hill

Boddington Camp: a slight univallate hillfort on the summit of Boddington Hill

England
List entry 1011304
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Boddington Camp is a slight univallate hillfort situated on the summit of Boddington Hill in Buckinghamshire. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing the hilltop, representing a relatively modest fortification typical of Iron Age defensive settlements in southern England. Its elevated position would have provided commanding views of the surrounding landscape, serving functions that likely combined settlement, refuge, and territorial demarcation during the prehistoric period. The site's archaeological designation reflects its importance as evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in the Chilterns region.

Boddington Camp: a slight univallate hillfort on the summit of Boddington Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011304. View the official record →

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What is Boddington Camp: a slight univallate hillfort on the summit of Boddington Hill?

Boddington Camp is a slight univallate hillfort situated on the summit of Boddington Hill in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011304.

Who is responsible for protecting Boddington Camp: a slight univallate hillfort on the summit of Boddington Hill?

Boddington Camp: a slight univallate hillfort on the summit of Boddington Hill 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 1011304.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boddington Camp: a slight univallate hillfort on the summit of Boddington Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 245m long section in Oaken Grove with two associated post mill mounds, 235m south east of Briary Cottages (6.5 km), Motte castle known as Dane's Camp 400m south of Hampden House (6.8 km), Moated site and enclosures at Redding Wick (6.9 km).

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