Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLoughton camp slight univallate hillfort

Loughton camp slight univallate hillfort

England
List entry 1013518
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Loughton Camp is a univallate hillfort situated in Essex, England, representing Iron Age defensive settlement and land management practices. The monument comprises a single bank and ditch system enclosing an irregular area on elevated ground, typical of such fortifications constructed during the later prehistoric period. The slight survival of the earthworks reflects both the original modest scale of construction and the effects of subsequent land use and erosion over two millennia. Such hillforts served variously as defended settlements, territorial markers, or seasonal gathering places for Iron Age communities in south-eastern Britain.

Loughton camp slight univallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013518. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loughton camp slight univallate hillfort?

Loughton Camp is a univallate hillfort situated in Essex, England, representing Iron Age defensive settlement and land management practices. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013518.

Who is responsible for protecting Loughton camp slight univallate hillfort?

Loughton camp slight univallate 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 1013518.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loughton camp slight univallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite including Anti-Tank Blocks on Lippitts Hill (2.3 km), Roman villa 300m south of Long Shaw (3.1 km), Ambresbury Banks slight univallate hillfort (3.3 km).

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