Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKemerton Camp

Kemerton Camp

England
List entry 1005331
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kemerton Camp is a hillfort situated near the village of Kemerton in Gloucestershire, dating to the Iron Age. The monument comprises a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by a substantial rampart and ditch, positioned on elevated ground that commands views across the surrounding landscape. Archaeological investigation and historical analysis have established it as a significant defensive settlement of the pre-Roman Iron Age period, representative of the fortified settlements that characterised this era in the West Midlands region. The site remains visible today as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organisation in this area of England.

Kemerton Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005331. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kemerton Camp?

Kemerton Camp is a hillfort situated near the village of Kemerton in Gloucestershire, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005331.

Who is responsible for protecting Kemerton Camp?

Kemerton 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 1005331.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kemerton Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Conderton Camp (2.3 km), Moated site 680m west of Manor Farm, Kersoe (2.8 km), Double ditched enclosure N of Oakeys (3.4 km).

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