Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring

Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring

England
List entry 1005602
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hanging Langford Camp is a hillfort situated in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by a substantial defensive bank and ditch system, typical of fortified settlements constructed during the later prehistoric period. Church-end Ring, the alternative designation for this monument, reflects its proximity to the parish church at Langford and represents one of several comparable fortified sites in the Wiltshire downlands. The camp would have served as a defensive stronghold and administrative centre for an Iron Age community, though its precise chronology and period of occupation remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study.

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 is a hillfort situated in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. 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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