Capler Camp

England
List entry 1001759
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Capler Camp is a hillfort situated in Herefordshire, England. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant defensive settlement of the prehistoric period. The site is characterised by its defensive earthworks, comprising banks and ditches that would have enclosed and protected the settlement within. Like many hillforts of its type and region, Capler Camp reflects the territorial and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the Welsh Marches.

Capler Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001759. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Capler Camp?

Capler Camp is a hillfort situated in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001759.

Who is responsible for protecting Capler Camp?

Capler Camp 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 1001759.

What other scheduled monuments are near Capler Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel at Chapel Farm (4.3 km), Moated site, Trilloes Court Wood (4.5 km), Dyke on S side of Yatton Wood (5 km).

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