Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBury Hillfort

Bury Hillfort

England
List entry 1007023
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bury Hillfort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Gloucestershire, England. The site comprises a substantial univallate or multivallate fortification, typical of late prehistoric hillforts constructed across the Welsh borderlands and western Midlands during the later Iron Age period. The earthwork's defensive character, defined by its bank and ditch systems, reflects the strategic importance of controlling territory and resources during the final centuries before the Roman conquest. As a scheduled monument and entry on the National Heritage List for England, Bury Hillfort remains a significant archaeological site for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Severn Valley region.

Bury Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bury Hillfort?

Bury Hillfort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007023.

Who is responsible for protecting Bury Hillfort?

Bury Hillfort 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 1007023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bury Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brass works at Warmley (6.5 km), Moated site 725m north east of Mount Pleasant Farm (7.1 km), Dominican Friars (Quaker's Friars) (8.3 km).

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