Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEllisfield camp W of Upper Common

Ellisfield camp W of Upper Common

England
List entry 1001918
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ellisfield camp west of Upper Common is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Hampshire. The site comprises a roughly circular enclosure formed by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts or univallate enclosures common to southern England during the later prehistoric period. Its precise dating and function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though the earthwork represents settlement or defensive activity from the Iron Age period. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and constitutes a significant record of prehistoric land use and settlement patterning in the Hampshire landscape.

Ellisfield camp W of Upper Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001918. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ellisfield camp W of Upper Common?

Ellisfield camp west of Upper Common is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001918.

Who is responsible for protecting Ellisfield camp W of Upper Common?

Ellisfield camp W of Upper Common 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 1001918.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ellisfield camp W of Upper Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windmill mound at Farleigh House (1.9 km), Round barrow SW of Lower Farm (5.2 km), Round barrow S of Down Farm (5.6 km).

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