Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBulls Down camp

Bulls Down camp

England
List entry 1001944
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bulls Down camp is an Iron Age hillfort located in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular enclosure defined by a single bank and ditch, positioned on elevated terrain typical of Iron Age defensive settlements in southern Britain. Dating to the Iron Age period, the site represents the type of communal fortified settlement that served defensive, administrative, and possibly ceremonial functions for local populations during the first millennium before the Roman conquest. The earthwork remains survive as a distinct topographical feature, though the original height and profile of its defences have been modified by centuries of natural erosion and agricultural use.

Bulls Down camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001944. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bulls Down camp?

Bulls Down camp is an Iron Age hillfort located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001944.

Who is responsible for protecting Bulls Down camp?

Bulls Down 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 1001944.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bulls Down camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site west of Cufaude Farm (2.4 km), Moated site and associated fishponds 100m south of Clappers Farm (3.6 km), Pyotts Hill entrenchment (4.1 km).

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