Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDefensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood

Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood

England
List entry 1006081
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood is a scheduled ancient monument located in Staffordshire. The site comprises linear earthen fortifications whose construction and purpose reflect defensive strategies employed during the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though precise dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The earthworks consist of banks and ditches characteristic of territorial or settlement boundaries, positioned to command and control movement through the landscape. Such linear defensive features are typical of frontier zones or high-status settlements of their respective periods, though the specific historical context of this particular site would require archaeological survey and excavation to establish with certainty.

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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What is Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood?

Defensive earthworks at Camp Bank, Holly Wood is a scheduled ancient monument located in Staffordshire. 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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