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 Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Tilshead in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a series of interrupted ditches arranged in concentric rings, a characteristic defensive and ceremonial feature of early Neolithic settlement dating to approximately 3700–3500 BCE. The site was likely used for periodic gatherings, stock management, and ritual activities rather than continuous habitation. Its preservation and archaeological record contribute to understanding the organisation of early farming communities in the Wessex region during the transition to agricultural settlement in Britain.

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 Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Tilshead 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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