Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHolmbury Camp: a small multivallate hillfort north of Three Mile Road

Holmbury Camp: a small multivallate hillfort north of Three Mile Road

England
List entry 1013183
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Holmbury Camp is a small multivallate hillfort situated north of Three Mile Road in Surrey, England. The fort occupies an elevated position and is defined by multiple banks and ditches arranged in concentric fashion, characteristic of Iron Age defensive architecture. It dates to the Iron Age period, representing a class of fortified settlement common across southern Britain during the later prehistoric era. The site demonstrates the strategic use of topography and earthwork construction typical of hillfort communities engaged in pastoral economy and territorial organisation.

Holmbury Camp: a small multivallate hillfort north of Three Mile Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013183. View the official record →

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What is Holmbury Camp: a small multivallate hillfort north of Three Mile Road?

Holmbury Camp is a small multivallate hillfort situated north of Three Mile Road in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013183.

Who is responsible for protecting Holmbury Camp: a small multivallate hillfort north of Three Mile Road?

Holmbury Camp: a small multivallate hillfort north of Three Mile Road 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 1013183.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holmbury Camp: a small multivallate hillfort north of Three Mile Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large univallate hillfort at Felday (1.9 km), Mesolithic site W of Abinger Manor (3 km), Motte castle at Abinger Manor. (3.2 km).

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