Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBury Hill camp

Bury Hill camp

England
List entry 1001951
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bury Hill camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Morestead in Hampshire. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch encircling an oval hilltop enclosure of approximately 3.2 hectares. Pottery and artefactual evidence indicate occupation during the Iron Age, placing the site within the broader settlement hierarchy of Late Iron Age Hampshire. The hillfort commands views of the surrounding downland landscape and represents a characteristic example of Hampshire's fortified settlements from the pre-Roman period.

Bury Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001951. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bury Hill camp?

Bury Hill camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Morestead in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001951.

Who is responsible for protecting Bury Hill camp?

Bury Hill 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 1001951.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bury Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m south east of Waters Down Farm (6 km), The Moat (6.6 km), Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 400m north of Chattis Hill House (8 km).

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