Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCherbury camp

Cherbury camp

England
List entry 1006296
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cherbury Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Berkshire, England. The site consists of an enclosed defended settlement defined by earthwork ramparts and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications constructed across southern Britain. The monument represents an important example of the region's later prehistoric settlement hierarchy and evidence of social organisation during the Iron Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, Cherbury Camp remains significant for understanding the defensive and territorial practices of pre-Roman Britain.

Cherbury camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cherbury camp?

Cherbury Camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Berkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006296.

Who is responsible for protecting Cherbury camp?

Cherbury 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 1006296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cherbury camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barn at Longworth House (hospital) (2.4 km), Ring ditches (5.1 km), Causewayed enclosure, 900m west of Chimney Farm (5.2 km).

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