Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp at Squerryes Park

Camp at Squerryes Park

England
List entry 1005180
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp at Squerryes Park is a prehistoric earthwork located near Westerham in Kent. The site comprises an irregularly shaped enclosure defined by banks and ditches, though its exact chronological attribution remains uncertain within the broader prehistoric period. Its defensive character and form suggest it may represent either a late Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement, though firm dating evidence has not been securely established through archaeological investigation. The monument survives as an important record of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Weald region of south-eastern England.

Camp at Squerryes Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005180. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp at Squerryes Park?

Camp at Squerryes Park is a prehistoric earthwork located near Westerham in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005180.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp at Squerryes Park?

Camp at Squerryes Park 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 1005180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp at Squerryes Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthwork 230m south west of Covers Farm (1.6 km), Romano-Celtic temple and Roman road at Church Field, 150m north of Church Wood (3.5 km), Remains of Roman villa, Titsey Park (4.5 km).

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