Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBury Wood Camp hillfort and earthwork enclosure 750m north of Raffinwood House

Bury Wood Camp hillfort and earthwork enclosure 750m north of Raffinwood House

England
List entry 1018385
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bury Wood Camp is a hillfort and earthwork enclosure located approximately 750 metres north of Raffinwood House in Wiltshire. The site comprises defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age fortification, consisting of banks and ditches that define an enclosed area. The monument represents settlement and territorial control during the Iron Age period, when such enclosed hillforts served defensive, administrative, and possibly ritual functions across southern Britain. The site remains a significant archaeological monument testament to prehistoric land use and social organisation in Wiltshire.

Bury Wood Camp hillfort and earthwork enclosure 750m north of Raffinwood House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018385. View the official record →

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What is Bury Wood Camp hillfort and earthwork enclosure 750m north of Raffinwood House?

Bury Wood Camp is a hillfort and earthwork enclosure located approximately 750 metres north of Raffinwood House in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018385.

Who is responsible for protecting Bury Wood Camp hillfort and earthwork enclosure 750m north of Raffinwood House?

Bury Wood Camp hillfort and earthwork enclosure 750m north of Raffinwood House 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 1018385.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bury Wood Camp hillfort and earthwork enclosure 750m north of Raffinwood House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa 500m south east of Hill House Farm (5.5 km), Round House (5.5 km), MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry (5.6 km).

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