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Croft Ambrey is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Leominster in Herefordshire, occupying a commanding position on high ground above the River Lugg. The fort is defined by a single substantial defensive rampart with an external ditch, enclosing an area of approximately three hectares, and represents a characteristic example of Iron Age defensive settlement in the Welsh Marches. Excavations have revealed occupation spanning the Iron Age period, with evidence suggesting the site may have been abandoned and reoccupied at different stages. The hillfort's strategic location and defensive design reflect the military and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in this region during the first millennium BC.
Croft Ambrey (camp) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001750. View the official record →
Croft Ambrey is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Leominster in Herefordshire, occupying a commanding position on high ground above the River Lugg. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001750.
Croft Ambrey (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 1001750.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shobdon Arches (5.6 km), Kingsland Castle (5.7 km), Shobdon Castle mound (6 km).
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