Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGredenton Hill Camp

Gredenton Hill Camp

England
List entry 1005762
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gredenton Hill Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Warwickshire. The site comprises a univallate enclosure defended by a single substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in the Midlands. Its strategic hilltop location reflects the typical positioning of such structures during the later prehistoric period, affording both defensive advantage and territorial visibility across the surrounding landscape. The monument remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement and land use in Warwickshire.

Gredenton Hill Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005762. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gredenton Hill Camp?

Gredenton Hill Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005762.

Who is responsible for protecting Gredenton Hill Camp?

Gredenton Hill 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 1005762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gredenton Hill Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beacon Tower (1.4 km), Old chapel and priest's house (1.8 km), Nadbury Camp (3.9 km).

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