Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp on Keston Common

Camp on Keston Common

England
List entry 1002022
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp on Keston Common is an Iron Age hillfort situated on Keston Common near Bromley in Greater London, formerly in Kent. The monument comprises a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by a substantial ditch and bank system, which originally enclosed an area of approximately two hectares. The site dates to the late Iron Age, likely constructed within the final centuries before the Roman conquest of Britain in the first century AD. The hillfort represents a significant example of later prehistoric settlement and defensive architecture in the south-eastern lowlands, occupying a strategic position on the North Downs.

Camp on Keston Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002022. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp on Keston Common?

Camp on Keston Common is an Iron Age hillfort situated on Keston Common near Bromley in Greater London, formerly in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002022.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp on Keston Common?

Camp on Keston Common 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 1002022.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp on Keston Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holwood camp (0.5 km), Iron Age settlement and Roman villa at Warbank, Keston (1 km), High Elms ice house 130m south of Flint Lodge (2.9 km).

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