Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHigh Brotheridge camp, Buckholt

High Brotheridge camp, Buckholt

England
List entry 1002116
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

High Brotheridge camp is a univallate hillfort located near Buckholt in Gloucestershire. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular oval or roughly circular area on elevated ground. It dates to the Iron Age period, representing a form of defensive settlement characteristic of that era in the West Midlands region. The site remains a significant example of prehistoric fortified settlement, though like many such camps its precise dating and period of occupation require further archaeological investigation to establish definitively.

High Brotheridge camp, Buckholt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002116. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Brotheridge camp, Buckholt?

High Brotheridge camp is a univallate hillfort located near Buckholt in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002116.

Who is responsible for protecting High Brotheridge camp, Buckholt?

High Brotheridge camp, Buckholt 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 1002116.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Brotheridge camp, Buckholt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow, 575m north-west of Lypiatt Farm (6.4 km), Lypiatt Cross (7.4 km), Dyke camp (7.8 km).

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