Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDunwood camp

Dunwood camp

England
List entry 1001946
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dunwood Camp is a prehistoric hillforts located in Hampshire, England. The site comprises an Iron Age enclosure defined by substantial defensive earthworks consisting of a single or multiple banks and ditches. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, when such fortified settlements served important functions for settlement, refuge, and territorial control across southern Britain. The camp's physical remains, visible as earthen banks and ditches, represent a significant example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the Hampshire landscape.

Dunwood camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001946. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunwood camp?

Dunwood Camp is a prehistoric hillforts located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001946.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunwood camp?

Dunwood 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 1001946.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunwood camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 100m south of Manor Farm, Plaitford (4.7 km), Manor Farm (uninhabited area) (5.1 km), The Mount round barrow (5.9 km).

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