Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp in Woodford Wood

Camp in Woodford Wood

England
List entry 1002594
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp in Woodford Wood is a prehistoric enclosure located in Devon, England. The site consists of an earthwork monument comprising a ditch and bank system that encloses an area of land, characteristic of Iron Age defensive or territorial settlements. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, reflecting the settlement patterns and land use practices of prehistoric Devon. The earthwork remains visible in the landscape today as a testament to the region's early settlement history.

Camp in Woodford Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002594. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp in Woodford Wood?

Camp in Woodford Wood is a prehistoric enclosure located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002594.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp in Woodford Wood?

Camp in Woodford Wood 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 1002594.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp in Woodford Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 250m west of Bower (2.3 km), Durpley Castle (3.2 km), Long barrow 540m south west of Sanders's Cross (3.9 km).

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