Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChastleton Barrow camp: a hillfort south of Barrow House

Chastleton Barrow camp: a hillfort south of Barrow House

England
List entry 1008402
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Chastleton Barrow is a hillfort located in Oxfordshire, south of Barrow House, dating to the Iron Age period. The monument comprises an enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch system that encloses an area of elevated ground. The site represents a characteristic example of Iron Age defensive settlement strategy in the Cotswolds region, reflecting the territorial and communal organisation of prehistoric communities in this area. The earthwork remains survive as a scheduled monument and continue to provide evidence for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns in central England.

Chastleton Barrow camp: a hillfort south of Barrow House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008402. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chastleton Barrow camp: a hillfort south of Barrow House?

Chastleton Barrow is a hillfort located in Oxfordshire, south of Barrow House, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008402.

Who is responsible for protecting Chastleton Barrow camp: a hillfort south of Barrow House?

Chastleton Barrow camp: a hillfort south of Barrow House 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 1008402.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chastleton Barrow camp: a hillfort south of Barrow House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Squire's Clump Anglo-Saxon burial mound 500m south west of Iron Buildings (6.2 km), Skew Plantation bowl barrow (7.1 km), Knollbury camp hillfort (7.8 km).

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