Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKing's Weston Hill camp, Henbury

King's Weston Hill camp, Henbury

England
List entry 1002479
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England
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Overview

History & significance

King's Weston Hill camp is a multivallate hillfort situated near Henbury in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises two concentric defensive banks with external ditches, a characteristic feature of Iron Age fortifications in the region, and is typically dated to the later Iron Age period. The camp occupies a prominent hilltop position that would have afforded commanding views over the surrounding landscape, suggesting its function as a defensive stronghold and possibly a centre of local authority during the proto-historic period. The site remains an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and territorial control in the Welsh Marches borderland.

King's Weston Hill camp, Henbury is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002479. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Weston Hill camp, Henbury?

King's Weston Hill camp is a multivallate hillfort situated near Henbury in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002479.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Weston Hill camp, Henbury?

King's Weston Hill camp, Henbury 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 1002479.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Weston Hill camp, Henbury?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bet tohorah at Jacob's Wells Road (5.6 km), Civil War defences on Brandon Hill (5.8 km), Part of Bristol city wall 185m west of Bristol Bridge (6.1 km).

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