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Credenhill Camp is a hillfort situated near Hereford in Herefordshire. The site dates to the Iron Age and is defined by substantial defensive earthworks comprising multiple ramparts and ditches that encircle the hilltop. The camp occupies a commanding position on elevated ground, which would have afforded strategic views over the surrounding landscape and the River Wye valley. Such fortified settlements typically served as centres of tribal authority, refuge during periods of conflict, and focal points for regional trade and administration during the late prehistoric period.
Credenhill Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005526. View the official record →
Credenhill Camp is a hillfort situated near Hereford in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005526.
Credenhill 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 1005526.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Romano-British town of Magna (2.2 km), Medieval bridge 870m north east of Stretton Court Farm (2.6 km), New Weir Roman site (3.1 km).
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