Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp on Forest Hill

Camp on Forest Hill

England
List entry 1004697
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp on Forest Hill is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a roughly circular or oval earthwork defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive or settlement architecture in southern England. The site dates to the Iron Age period, when such enclosed settlements served both defensive and administrative functions across the region. The earthwork remains visible in the landscape today, preserving evidence of prehistoric land use and social organization in Wiltshire.

Camp on Forest Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004697. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp on Forest Hill?

Camp on Forest Hill is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004697.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp on Forest Hill?

Camp on Forest Hill 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 1004697.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp on Forest Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 275m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery (5 km), Bowl barrow 175m west of Square Copse: part of the Square Copse barrow cemetery (5 km).

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