Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLarge univallate hillfort at Felday

Large univallate hillfort at Felday

England
List entry 1007984
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Large univallate hillfort at Felday is a Iron Age fortified enclosure located in Surrey. The site is defined by a single substantial defensive earthwork, comprising a bank and ditch arrangement that encloses an area of considerable size, typical of univallate hillfort construction. Dating to the Iron Age, the monument represents a significant example of prehistoric settlement and defensive architecture in south-eastern England. The hillfort would have served functions relating to settlement, storage, and territorial control during this period of British prehistory.

Large univallate hillfort at Felday is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007984. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Large univallate hillfort at Felday?

Large univallate hillfort at Felday is a Iron Age fortified enclosure located in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007984.

Who is responsible for protecting Large univallate hillfort at Felday?

Large univallate hillfort at Felday 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 1007984.

What other scheduled monuments are near Large univallate hillfort at Felday?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mesolithic site W of Abinger Manor (1.2 km), Motte castle at Abinger Manor. (1.3 km), Holmbury Camp: a small multivallate hillfort north of Three Mile Road (1.9 km).

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