Dyke camp

England
List entry 1002095
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dyke Camp is an Iron Age hillfort located in Gloucestershire, England. The site is situated on elevated terrain and comprises defensive earthworks typical of later prehistoric fortified settlements, featuring banks and ditches arranged to create a defended enclosure. Dating to the Iron Age period, the monument represents the type of strategic stronghold that would have served as a centre of control and habitation for local communities during the final centuries before the Roman conquest of Britain. The surviving earthwork remains, though subject to erosion and land use changes over subsequent millennia, continue to demonstrate the engineering capabilities of Iron Age societies in the Midland region.

Dyke camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002095. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dyke camp?

Dyke Camp is an Iron Age hillfort located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002095.

Who is responsible for protecting Dyke camp?

Dyke 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 1002095.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dyke camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Collier's Wood Glass House (8 km), Bowl barrow 100m north east of The Windmill (8 km), Banks and ditch at Glebe Farm (8.9 km).

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