Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring

Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring

England
List entry 1005602
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring is a Iron Age hillfort located near Hanging Langford in Wiltshire. The site comprises a substantial univallate or bivallate earthwork with defensive ditches and ramparts characteristic of Iron Age settlement and fortification. The monument occupies a commanding position in the landscape and represents an important example of prehistoric defensive architecture in the region. The earthwork remains visible as a series of linear and curved banks and ditches that define the enclosure's perimeter and internal features.

Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005602. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring?

Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring is a Iron Age hillfort located near Hanging Langford in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005602.

Who is responsible for protecting Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring?

Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring 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 1005602.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hydon Hill round barrows (8.5 km), Hut Bottom round barrow (8.6 km), Two barrows W of Stoke Down (8.7 km).

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