Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGarmsley Hill Fort

Garmsley Hill Fort

England
List entry 1002942
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garmsley Hill Fort is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Herefordshire, England. The site represents Iron Age defensive settlement architecture, characteristic of the fortified hilltop settlements that emerged across the English Midlands during the later prehistoric period. The fort's physical remains comprise earthwork defences typical of such sites, including substantial ramparts and ditches that would have enclosed and protected a settlement area. As a scheduled monument and heritage asset, Garmsley Hill Fort contributes to the archaeological record of Iron Age social organization and territorial control in the Welsh Marches region.

Garmsley Hill Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002942. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garmsley Hill Fort?

Garmsley Hill Fort is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002942.

Who is responsible for protecting Garmsley Hill Fort?

Garmsley Hill Fort 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 1002942.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garmsley Hill Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote and barn in Kyre Park, Kyre Magna (1.9 km), Wall Hills Camp (2.2 km), Castle mound (4.3 km).

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