Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort and associated Romano-British occupation at Little Abbey, Alveston

Hillfort and associated Romano-British occupation at Little Abbey, Alveston

England
List entry 1010803
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Little Abbey is a hillfort and Romano-British settlement site located near Alveston in Gloucestershire. The hillfort represents Iron Age defensive earthworks, with associated Romano-British occupation indicating continuation of settlement activity following the Roman conquest of Britain. The site preserves archaeological evidence of its dual-period use, demonstrating the significance of this location across multiple centuries of British prehistory and the early historical period. The earthwork remains visible in the landscape and form part of the broader pattern of Iron Age hillforts in the Severn Valley region.

Hillfort and associated Romano-British occupation at Little Abbey, Alveston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010803. View the official record →

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What is Hillfort and associated Romano-British occupation at Little Abbey, Alveston?

Little Abbey is a hillfort and Romano-British settlement site located near Alveston in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010803.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort and associated Romano-British occupation at Little Abbey, Alveston?

Hillfort and associated Romano-British occupation at Little Abbey, Alveston 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 1010803.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort and associated Romano-British occupation at Little Abbey, Alveston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm (1.4 km), Bowl barrow re-used as a moot 205m SSE of Chelwood (2.5 km), Banjo enclosure 245m north west of Lower Hazel Farm (2.8 km).

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