Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp at Upper Dowdeswell

Camp at Upper Dowdeswell

England
List entry 1003321
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp at Upper Dowdeswell is a prehistoric enclosure located in Gloucestershire. The site comprises an oval or subrectangular earthwork defined by a bank and ditch, typical of Neolithic or Early Bronze Age defensive or territorial structures. Its precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though such monuments in the region generally served communal purposes related to settlement, ritual activity, or stock management during the prehistoric period. The earthwork survives as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of early settlement patterns in the Cotswold landscape.

Camp at Upper Dowdeswell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003321. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp at Upper Dowdeswell?

Camp at Upper Dowdeswell is a prehistoric enclosure located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003321.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp at Upper Dowdeswell?

Camp at Upper Dowdeswell 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 1003321.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp at Upper Dowdeswell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow N of Chedworth Roman villa (6.8 km), Chedworth Roman villa (7.3 km), Chedworth Woods Roman temple (8 km).

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