Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp on Mockham Down

Camp on Mockham Down

England
List entry 1002534
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp on Mockham Down is a hillfort situated in Devon, England. The monument dates to the Iron Age and comprises a defended enclosure defined by banks and ditches characteristic of fortified settlements from this period. Its location on elevated terrain reflects the strategic positioning typical of Iron Age hillforts in the south west of England, which served defensive, administrative, and possibly ceremonial functions for local communities. The site remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns and land use in Devon.

Camp on Mockham Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002534. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp on Mockham Down?

Camp on Mockham Down is a hillfort situated in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002534.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp on Mockham Down?

Camp on Mockham Down 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 1002534.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp on Mockham Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery 500m east of Little Bray Cross (1.7 km), Camp S of Birch Ham Wood (1.7 km), Round barrow cemetery 450m south west of Tossell's Barton (1.9 km).

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