Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDanbury camp hill fort

Danbury camp hill fort

England
List entry 1005571
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Danbury Camp is a hillfort situated near Danbury in Essex, England, dating to the Iron Age. The site comprises a roughly circular enclosure defined by substantial defensive earthworks, consisting of multiple ditches and banks that enclose an area of approximately twelve acres. Archaeological investigation and finds recovered from the site indicate occupation during the later Iron Age, particularly in the period preceding the Roman conquest of Britain. The camp represents an important example of Essex's Iron Age settlement hierarchy and demonstrates the defensive strategies employed by British communities during the final centuries before Roman military intervention in the region.

Danbury camp hill fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005571. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Danbury camp hill fort?

Danbury Camp is a hillfort situated near Danbury in Essex, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005571.

Who is responsible for protecting Danbury camp hill fort?

Danbury camp hill fort 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 1005571.

What other scheduled monuments are near Danbury camp hill fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval tile kiln N of Eves Corner (0.6 km), Icehouse in Danbury Country Park, 130m south of Home Farm (1.4 km), Bicknacre Priory (2.5 km).

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