Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age ditched enclosure 270m north east of Warham Camp

Iron Age ditched enclosure 270m north east of Warham Camp

England
List entry 1018016
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Iron Age ditched enclosure located 270 metres north east of Warham Camp is a fortified settlement of the later prehistoric period. The monument comprises a series of defensive ditches that enclose an area of habitation, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in East Anglia. Its proximity to the larger Warham Camp earthwork suggests a pattern of contemporary or sequential occupation within this landscape, reflecting the organised settlement hierarchy of Iron Age Norfolk. The site remains significant as archaeological evidence of Iron Age territorial control and domestic organisation in the region, though its precise chronological dating within the Iron Age period and its functional relationship to nearby contemporary sites continue to be matters of scholarly study.

Iron Age ditched enclosure 270m north east of Warham Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018016. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Age ditched enclosure 270m north east of Warham Camp?

The Iron Age ditched enclosure located 270 metres north east of Warham Camp is a fortified settlement of the later prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018016.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age ditched enclosure 270m north east of Warham Camp?

Iron Age ditched enclosure 270m north east of Warham 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 1018016.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age ditched enclosure 270m north east of Warham Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement 370m north of Grove Farm (0.7 km), Moated site 240m south west of Whey Curd Farm (2 km), Remains of a medieval ringwork castle known as Crabb's Castle, 680m north east of Crabb's Castle Farm (3.3 km).

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