Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHerefordshire Beacon Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 3

Herefordshire Beacon Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 3

England
List entry 1001792
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Herefordshire Beacon Camp is a hillfort situated on the summit of Herefordshire Beacon in the Malvern Hills. The site dates to the Iron Age and is defended by multiple concentric ramparts and ditches that encircle the hilltop, demonstrating the defensive architecture typical of prehistoric fortified settlements. The beacon itself rises to approximately 338 metres and commands extensive views across the surrounding countryside, making it a strategically significant position. The camp has yielded archaeological evidence of occupation during the Iron Age, though the site has experienced subsequent modification and use through later periods.

Herefordshire Beacon Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 3 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001792. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Herefordshire Beacon Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 3?

Herefordshire Beacon Camp is a hillfort situated on the summit of Herefordshire Beacon in the Malvern Hills. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001792.

Who is responsible for protecting Herefordshire Beacon Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 3?

Herefordshire Beacon Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 3 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 1001792.

What other scheduled monuments are near Herefordshire Beacon Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 3?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Herefordshire Beacon Camp See also HEREFORDSHIRE 3 (0 km), Little Malvern Priory (1 km), Dovecote at Barton Court (2.1 km).

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