Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age hillfort known as Wasteberry Camp, medieval deer park and post-medieval warren, 800m north west of Lyneham House

Iron Age hillfort known as Wasteberry Camp, medieval deer park and post-medieval warren, 800m north west of Lyneham House

England
List entry 1020160
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Overview

History & significance

Wasteberry Camp is an Iron Age hillfort located approximately 800 metres north-west of Lyneham House in Devon. The site is defined by a single rampart with an external ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive earthworks in the region. In subsequent periods of use, the site functioned as a medieval deer park and later as a post-medieval warren, demonstrating continuity of land management practices across centuries. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and remains a significant example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy in Devon.

Iron Age hillfort known as Wasteberry Camp, medieval deer park and post-medieval warren, 800m north west of Lyneham House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020160. View the official record →

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What is Iron Age hillfort known as Wasteberry Camp, medieval deer park and post-medieval warren, 800m north west of Lyneham House?

Wasteberry Camp is an Iron Age hillfort located approximately 800 metres north-west of Lyneham House in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020160.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age hillfort known as Wasteberry Camp, medieval deer park and post-medieval warren, 800m north west of Lyneham House?

Iron Age hillfort known as Wasteberry Camp, medieval deer park and post-medieval warren, 800m north west of Lyneham House 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 1020160.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age hillfort known as Wasteberry Camp, medieval deer park and post-medieval warren, 800m north west of Lyneham House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park pale, 460m north east of Lyneham House (0.9 km), The Goreus Stone, immediately west of St Bartholomew's Church (2.4 km), Plympton Castle (3.3 km).

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