Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBury Hillfort

Bury Hillfort

England
List entry 1007023
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bury Hillfort is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near the village of Bury in Gloucestershire. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an area of approximately 3.5 hectares on elevated ground, typical of hillforts constructed during the Iron Age period. The site commands views across the surrounding landscape and would have served defensive and settlement functions characteristic of such fortifications in the first millennium BC. Bury Hillfort represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy 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 a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near the village of Bury in Gloucestershire. 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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