Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDolebury Camp: a large univallate hillfort and associated and later earthworks on Dolebury Warren

Dolebury Camp: a large univallate hillfort and associated and later earthworks on Dolebury Warren

England
List entry 1008184
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dolebury Camp is a large univallate hillfort situated on Dolebury Warren near Churchill in Somerset. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing approximately 1.3 hectares and dates to the Iron Age, likely constructed during the middle to later Iron Age period. The camp occupies a naturally prominent hilltop position which would have afforded considerable defensive advantage and visibility across the surrounding landscape. Associated earthworks and later modifications visible on the site suggest continued use or alteration into subsequent periods following the Iron Age.

Dolebury Camp: a large univallate hillfort and associated and later earthworks on Dolebury Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008184. View the official record →

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What is Dolebury Camp: a large univallate hillfort and associated and later earthworks on Dolebury Warren?

Dolebury Camp is a large univallate hillfort situated on Dolebury Warren near Churchill in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008184.

Who is responsible for protecting Dolebury Camp: a large univallate hillfort and associated and later earthworks on Dolebury Warren?

Dolebury Camp: a large univallate hillfort and associated and later earthworks on Dolebury Warren 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 1008184.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dolebury Camp: a large univallate hillfort and associated and later earthworks on Dolebury Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duck decoy, west of Nyland Hill (8.6 km), Westbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood Cottage (8.8 km), Bowl barrow 430m north east of Stoke Woods (9.1 km).

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