Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIvington Camp multivallate hillfort

Ivington Camp multivallate hillfort

England
List entry 1018856
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ivington Camp is a multivallate hillfort situated in Herefordshire, England. The site is defined by multiple concentric defensive earthwork banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age fortifications, likely dating to the later prehistoric period. The hillfort commands a significant position within the landscape, reflecting the settlement hierarchy and territorial control of Iron Age communities in the Welsh Marches region. The surviving earthworks demonstrate the substantial labour investment and engineering capability of the period, though the site has undergone considerable modification through subsequent agricultural use.

Ivington Camp multivallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018856. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ivington Camp multivallate hillfort?

Ivington Camp is a multivallate hillfort situated in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018856.

Who is responsible for protecting Ivington Camp multivallate hillfort?

Ivington Camp multivallate hillfort 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 1018856.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ivington Camp multivallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three moated sites at The Hyde and Lower Hyde (2.9 km), Roman settlement (5.4 km), Risbury Camp (5.7 km).

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