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Hamdon Hill camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Stoke sub Hamdon in south Somerset. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an area of approximately eight hectares on the summit of Hamdon Hill, a prominent limestone ridge. The fortification dates to the Iron Age, likely representing occupation and defensive activity during the later prehistoric period. The hillfort commands extensive views across the surrounding landscape and demonstrates the typical siting strategy of Iron Age communities seeking both defensive advantage and territorial prominence.
Hamdon Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003678. View the official record →
Hamdon Hill camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Stoke sub Hamdon in south Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003678.
Hamdon 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 1003678.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval secular college at Parsonage Farm (1.1 km), Montacute Castle: a motte and bailey castle on St Michael's Hill. (1.3 km), Site of a Cluniac priory immediately east of Abbey Farm (1.6 km).
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