Egbury camp

England
List entry 1001911
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Egbury Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Basingstoke in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular enclosure defined by a single bank and ditch defensive system, typical of the later prehistoric period. Dating to the Iron Age, the site represents one of the strategic fortified settlements that characterised Hampshire's landscape during the first millennium before Christ. The earthwork survives as a substantial archaeological feature within the modern landscape and contributes to our understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in southern England.

Egbury camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001911. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Egbury camp?

Egbury Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Basingstoke in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001911.

Who is responsible for protecting Egbury camp?

Egbury 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 1001911.

What other scheduled monuments are near Egbury camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Length of Roman road in Bradley Wood (1.8 km), Round barrow 150yds (140m) E of The Hassock (2.6 km), Earthworks in Danegrove Copse (2.7 km).

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