Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKnollbury camp hillfort

Knollbury camp hillfort

England
List entry 1015322
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Knollbury Camp is a Iron Age hillfort situated in Oxfordshire, England. The site is defined by a single rampart and ditch that enclose an oval or sub-rectangular area, characteristic of the defensive enclosures constructed during the Iron Age period. The earthwork survives as a prominent archaeological monument, with its physical remains providing evidence of settlement and fortification practices in prehistoric Britain. The hillfort's precise date within the Iron Age sequence and its detailed functional history remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study.

Knollbury camp hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015322. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knollbury camp hillfort?

Knollbury Camp is a Iron Age hillfort situated in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015322.

Who is responsible for protecting Knollbury camp hillfort?

Knollbury camp 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 1015322.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knollbury camp hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pair of Bronze Age bowl barrows situated on Maple Hill in Wychwood Forest (7 km), Site of 19th century pottery factory NW of Leafield (7.5 km), Leafield Barrow: a motte castle 220m north west of St Michael and All Angels Church (7.6 km).

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