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Camp in Ashtead Forest is a prehistoric enclosure located in Ashtead, Surrey. The monument comprises an oval or irregular earthwork with surviving banks and ditches that define its perimeter, though the exact original dimensions and configuration have been altered by woodland management and natural processes over time. Dating evidence and archaeological investigation suggest it belongs to the Iron Age period, though the precise chronology and function of the site remain subjects of scholarly consideration. The enclosure represents one of several prehistoric monuments in the Ashtead area and contributes to understanding of early settlement and land use patterns in Surrey.
Camp in Ashtead Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005955. View the official record →
Camp in Ashtead Forest is a prehistoric enclosure located in Ashtead, Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005955.
Camp in Ashtead Forest 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 1005955.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Box Hill Fort: a London mobilisation centre (8.6 km), Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 230m west of Upper Farm Bungalow (8.7 km), Bowl barrow on Box Hill, 250m north-west of Boxhurst (8.8 km).
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