Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDudsbury camp

Dudsbury camp

England
List entry 1003583
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dudsbury Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Wimborne in Dorset, England. The site comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing approximately 3.25 hectares of level ground on a chalk plateau, strategically positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a typical example of the fortified settlements that emerged across southern Britain during the later prehistoric period. The monument remains substantially visible today, with its earthwork defences largely intact despite agricultural use of the interior in subsequent centuries.

Dudsbury camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dudsbury camp?

Dudsbury Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Wimborne in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003583.

Who is responsible for protecting Dudsbury camp?

Dudsbury camp 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 1003583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dudsbury camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Knighton Heath Golf Course 320m south of Eastlands Farm (3.8 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 650m south of southern corner of New Covert (4.6 km), Bowl barrow on Canford Heath 300m east of Alhambra (5.2 km).

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