Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp

Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp

England
List entry 1017340
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Salmonsbury Camp is a Iron Age hillfort located near Bourton-on-the-Water in Gloucestershire. The enclosure is defined by substantial defensive earthworks comprising multiple ditches and banks, which enclosed an area of considerable size typical of major settlements of the period. Dating to the Iron Age, the site represents an important example of fortified settlement in the Cotswolds region, strategically positioned to command the surrounding landscape. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its scale and structural complexity, which indicate it served as a major centre of habitation and possibly administration during the later Iron Age.

Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp?

Salmonsbury Camp is a Iron Age hillfort located near Bourton-on-the-Water in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017340.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp?

Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury 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 1017340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site (3.4 km), Round barrow 230m north west of Camp Farm (5.7 km), Bowl barrow 120m north of Home Farm (6.7 km).

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