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Crickley Hill is a Neolithic and Bronze Age hillfort located near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. The site consists of a substantial univallate or multivallate enclosure defended by a ditch and bank system, positioned on high ground commanding views across the Severn Vale. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of occupation spanning the Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age, with particular significance for understanding early fortified settlement in the English Midlands. The monument demonstrates the strategic and defensive considerations of prehistoric communities, with structural remains indicative of sustained use and modification across multiple periods.
Crickley Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003586. View the official record →
Crickley Hill is a Neolithic and Bronze Age hillfort located near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003586.
Crickley Hill 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 1003586.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manless Town medieval settlement and the buried remains of a Roman camp (4.5 km), Bowl barrow, known as New Seal Wood barrow, 70m north east of Clements Farm (5.7 km), Miserden bowl barrow, 460m NNE of Misarden Park (6.8 km).
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