Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood

Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood

England
List entry 1006081
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood is an ancient monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises earthen defensive structures whose precise dating and original function require assessment against regional archaeological evidence. The earthworks represent significant surviving examples of landscape modification for defensive or territorial purposes, though the specific historical period of construction and use would need to be determined through archaeological investigation and scholarly analysis of the site's stratigraphic and material evidence.

Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood?

Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood is an ancient monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006081.

Who is responsible for protecting Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood?

Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood 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 1006081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishpond, 200m south-west of Hilderstone Hall (2.5 km), Garshall moated site (3.1 km), Sandon Old Hall moated site (4.6 km).

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