Scheduled MonumentsEnglandClifton Down Camp

Clifton Down Camp

England
List entry 1005427
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clifton Down Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Gloucestershire. The site occupies a prominent position on elevated terrain and exhibits the defensive earthwork characteristics typical of Iron Age fortified settlements, including ditches and banks. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, representing an important phase of settlement and territorial control in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, Clifton Down Camp contributes to understanding the patterns of hillforts across the Midlands and Welsh borderlands during the centuries immediately preceding the Roman conquest of Britain.

Clifton Down Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005427. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clifton Down Camp?

Clifton Down Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005427.

Who is responsible for protecting Clifton Down Camp?

Clifton Down 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 1005427.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clifton Down Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mary and St Peter's churchyard (8.6 km), Littleton gunpowder works at Powdermill Farm (9 km), Decoy Control Building (9.4 km).

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