Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm

Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm

England
List entry 1018170
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Gloucestershire. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument and represents a form of defensive earthwork characteristic of the Iron Age period in Britain. The fortification comprises substantial earthen ramparts and ditches arranged to command the surrounding landscape, demonstrating the strategic importance of the location to its Iron Age inhabitants. Such hillforts served as centres of settlement, refuge, and economic activity for prehistoric communities across the English Midlands and Welsh borders.

Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018170. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm?

Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018170.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm?

Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm 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 1018170.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow N of Chedworth Roman villa (7.3 km), Chedworth Roman villa (7.8 km), Round barrow 830m north east of Combend Farm (7.9 km).

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