Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGrovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood

Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood

England
List entry 1005604
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Grovely Castle is an Iron Age hillfort located north of Grovely Wood in Wiltshire. The monument consists of substantial earthwork defences comprising a single rampart with an external ditch, which enclose an irregular hilltop position. The fort dates to the Iron Age period and represents a significant defensive settlement of prehistoric Britain. The earthworks remain substantially preserved and are an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Wiltshire region.

Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005604. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood?

Grovely Castle is an Iron Age hillfort located north of Grovely Wood in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005604.

Who is responsible for protecting Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood?

Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood 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 1005604.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrows S of Hare Warren (7.7 km), Two bowl barrows on Stoke Down 650m south west of Foxhole Cottage (7.9 km), Two barrows W of Stoke Down (7.9 km).

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