Icomb camp

England
List entry 1003342
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Icomb camp is a univallate hillfort located near Icomb in Gloucestershire, situated on high ground overlooking the surrounding landscape. The earthwork comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular area, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. The site's defensive positioning and construction technique are consistent with fortified settlements of the first millennium BC, though precise dating and the extent of Iron Age occupation remain subjects of archaeological investigation. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork that contributes to understanding settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Cotswold region during the Iron Age.

Icomb camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Icomb camp?

Icomb camp is a univallate hillfort located near Icomb in Gloucestershire, situated on high ground overlooking the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003342.

Who is responsible for protecting Icomb camp?

Icomb 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 1003342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Icomb camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Idbury Camp hillfort (4.1 km), Settlement site and barrows (4.2 km), Fifield long barrow (4.2 km).

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