Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHigh Peak Camp

High Peak Camp

England
List entry 1003887
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

High Peak Camp is a prehistoric hillforts located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. The monument dates to the Iron Age and comprises a roughly circular enclosure defined by a single bank and ditch, positioned on elevated terrain that commands extensive views across the moorland landscape. The site's defensive characteristics and strategic location reflect the settlement patterns and territorial concerns typical of Iron Age communities in the southwest peninsula. Like other contemporary hillforts in the region, High Peak Camp represents an important focus of Iron Age occupation and social organization on Dartmoor.

High Peak Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003887. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Peak Camp?

High Peak Camp is a prehistoric hillforts located on Dartmoor in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003887.

Who is responsible for protecting High Peak Camp?

High Peak 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 1003887.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Peak Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 130m south east of St Mary's Church (3 km), Old church (remains of) (3.1 km), Bowl barrow on Colaton Raleigh Common, 770m south of Hawkerland Farm (5.1 km).

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