Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains

Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains

England
List entry 1019946
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Boringdon Camp is a hillfort located in Devon, England, positioned on elevated terrain that commands views of the surrounding landscape. The site is enclosed by substantial defensive earthworks comprising banks and ditches that define its perimeter, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements. Dating to the Iron Age period, the camp represents one of the defensive settlements constructed during the later prehistory of south-west England, reflecting the social and military organisation of communities in that era. The earthwork remains survive as an upstanding monument, retaining archaeological significance for understanding the pattern of Iron Age settlement and land use in Devon.

Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019946. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains?

Boringdon Camp is a hillfort located in Devon, England, positioned on elevated terrain that commands views of the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019946.

Who is responsible for protecting Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains?

Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains 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 1019946.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe (6.5 km), Round barrow on Burrow Hill (7.5 km), Worth's Cattedown Bone Cave 150m north of Cattedown Wharves (7.8 km).

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