Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDrakestone camp, Stinchcombe Hill

Drakestone camp, Stinchcombe Hill

England
List entry 1004871
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Drakestone Camp is a univallate hillfort situated on Stinchcombe Hill in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular area on the hilltop, representing a form of Iron Age fortification typical of the Cotswold region. The site's topography and defensive arrangement suggest occupation during the later Iron Age, though the precise chronology and duration of use remain subjects of archaeological study. The camp forms part of the broader landscape of Iron Age settlement and territorial control in Gloucestershire, occupying a strategically significant elevated position in the local terrain.

Drakestone camp, Stinchcombe Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004871. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Drakestone camp, Stinchcombe Hill?

Drakestone Camp is a univallate hillfort situated on Stinchcombe Hill in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004871.

Who is responsible for protecting Drakestone camp, Stinchcombe Hill?

Drakestone camp, Stinchcombe Hill 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 1004871.

What other scheduled monuments are near Drakestone camp, Stinchcombe Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bradley mote (4 km), Damery camp (4.6 km), Tyley Bottom ancient village (5.6 km).

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