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 univallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Berkshire. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an area of approximately 3.5 hectares on elevated ground. It dates to the Iron Age period, likely between the 5th and 1st centuries BCE, representing a form of settlement and defensive structure characteristic of that era in southern Britain. The site remains substantially visible as an earthwork, though its interior has been subject to modern land use which has affected preservation in places.

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 univallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Berkshire. 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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