Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCamp S of Bespidge Wood, near Sudeley

Camp S of Bespidge Wood, near Sudeley

England
List entry 1004838
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp S of Bespidge Wood is a prehistoric earthwork located near Sudeley in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Its precise dating and functional interpretation remain subjects of archaeological study, though it represents an important example of the defensive or territorial enclosures that proliferated across the Cotswolds during the later prehistoric period. The site contributes to understanding of settlement hierarchy and land organisation in Iron Age Gloucestershire.

Camp S of Bespidge Wood, near Sudeley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004838. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp S of Bespidge Wood, near Sudeley?

Camp S of Bespidge Wood is a prehistoric earthwork located near Sudeley in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004838.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp S of Bespidge Wood, near Sudeley?

Camp S of Bespidge Wood, near Sudeley 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 1004838.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp S of Bespidge Wood, near Sudeley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hazleton long barrows, north and south (6 km), Bowl barrow known as St Paul's Epistle Mound (7.6 km), Foxcote Grove bowl barrow (7.8 km).

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