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 Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork located in Derbyshire. The site comprises an enclosed area defined by banks and ditches characteristic of prehistoric defensive or ceremonial enclosures of the second or third millennium before the Common Era. Its exact dating and primary function remain subjects of archaeological inquiry, though the scale and construction of its earthworks indicate a significant prehistoric settlement or gathering place. The monument survives as an important example of early fortified settlement in the East Midlands region.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age earthwork 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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