Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEast Witton camp slight univallate hillfort

East Witton camp slight univallate hillfort

England
List entry 1009321
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England
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Overview

History & significance

East Witton camp is a univallate hillfort located in North Yorkshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an approximately circular or oval area, characteristic of smaller hillforts of northern Britain. The earthwork survives as a cropmark and earthwork feature in the landscape, though its ramparts have been subject to degradation over the centuries. Such univallate hillforts served defensive and possibly ceremonial functions during the later prehistoric period, representing Iron Age settlement and territorial organisation in the region.

East Witton camp slight univallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009321. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Witton camp slight univallate hillfort?

East Witton camp is a univallate hillfort located in North Yorkshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009321.

Who is responsible for protecting East Witton camp slight univallate hillfort?

East Witton camp slight univallate hillfort 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 1009321.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Witton camp slight univallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Steads slight univallate hillfort (1.5 km), Coverham Abbey Premonstratensian monastery and precinct including Holy Trinity Church and medieval bridge (1.6 km), William's Hill (1.9 km).

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