Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCaynham Camp, a large univallate hillfort 700m north west of Caynham

Caynham Camp, a large univallate hillfort 700m north west of Caynham

England
List entry 1010313
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Caynham Camp is a univallate hillfort located approximately 700 metres north-west of Caynham in Shropshire. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an irregular polygonal area, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction in the region. The site dates to the Iron Age period, representing a form of fortified settlement typical of prehistoric Britain during the first millennium BC. Such hillforts served defensive and administrative functions within their local communities and remain significant archaeological indicators of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the West Midlands.

Caynham Camp, a large univallate hillfort 700m north west of Caynham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010313. View the official record →

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What is Caynham Camp, a large univallate hillfort 700m north west of Caynham?

Caynham Camp is a univallate hillfort located approximately 700 metres north-west of Caynham in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010313.

Who is responsible for protecting Caynham Camp, a large univallate hillfort 700m north west of Caynham?

Caynham Camp, a large univallate hillfort 700m north west of Caynham 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 1010313.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caynham Camp, a large univallate hillfort 700m north west of Caynham?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in Caynham churchyard (1 km), The Bower moated site (1.8 km), Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane (3 km).

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