Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp in village

Camp in village

England
List entry 1003984
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp in village is a prehistoric earthwork located in Norfolk, England. The monument consists of an approximately circular or oval enclosure defined by a bank and ditch, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age settlement patterns in East Anglia. The site's exact chronology and function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though such enclosures typically served defensive, ceremonial, or settlement purposes during prehistoric periods. The earthwork survives as an upstanding landscape feature, preserving evidence of early human occupation and land use in the Norfolk region.

Camp in village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003984. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp in village?

Camp in village is a prehistoric earthwork located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003984.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp in village?

Camp in village 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 1003984.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp in village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Venta Icenorum: Roman town and associated prehistoric, Anglo-Saxon and medieval remains (7.8 km), Two round barrows near Norwich Lodge, Ketteringham Hall (8 km), Anglo-Saxon cemetery SW of Markshall Farm (8.6 km).

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