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Lansdown camp is a univallate hillfort situated on elevated ground in Somerset. The monument consists of a single bank and ditch defensive system enclosing an irregular area, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications in the south-west of England. Dating to the Iron Age period, the site represents one of the defensive settlements constructed during the later prehistory of the region, though detailed chronological refinement remains subject to ongoing archaeological assessment. The camp's physical character and topographic position indicate its function as a refuge or territorial stronghold for the surrounding community.
Lansdown camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002482. View the official record →
Lansdown camp is a univallate hillfort situated on elevated ground in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002482.
Lansdown 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 1002482.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bath City Walls (5.7 km), The Roman Baths and site of Roman town, Bath (5.7 km), The Eastgate, Bath (5.8 km).
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