Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill camp

Castle Hill camp

England
List entry 1007046
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill camp is a prehistoric hillforts or Iron Age settlement located in Derbyshire. The site occupies a naturally elevated position and displays the defensive earthwork characteristics typical of Iron Age fortifications in the East Midlands region. Like many hillforts of this period, Castle Hill would have served both defensive and administrative functions for the surrounding community. The monument remains an important archaeological record of later prehistoric settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the county.

Castle Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007046. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill camp?

Castle Hill camp is a prehistoric hillforts or Iron Age settlement located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007046.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill camp?

Castle Hill 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 1007046.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wingfield Manor: a medieval great house (1.3 km), Butterley Gangroad and Fritchley Tunnel (2.8 km), Butterley Works blast furnaces, canal tunnel and underground wharf (3 km).

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