Damery camp

England
List entry 1002111
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Damery camp is a hillfort located in Gloucestershire. The site is situated on elevated terrain and represents Iron Age defensive settlement architecture typical of the region. The camp's earthworks comprise the characteristic banks and ditches of Iron Age fortification, reflecting the strategic importance of controlling the local landscape during this prehistoric period. Its NHLE designation recognises its significance as a scheduled ancient monument and its contribution to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns in the Severn valley area.

Damery camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Damery camp?

Damery camp is a hillfort located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002111.

Who is responsible for protecting Damery camp?

Damery 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 1002111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Damery camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Leonard's churchyard (1.1 km), Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm (3.3 km), Kingswood Abbey gate (4.6 km).

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