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Maes Knoll camp is a univallate hillfort located near Backwell in Somerset, England, dating to the Iron Age. The site comprises a single rampart and ditch enclosing an area of approximately three hectares on a naturally elevated position. Archaeological survey and excavation have provided evidence of Iron Age occupation and activity within the defended enclosure. The hillfort represents a significant example of Iron Age settlement and defence architecture in the Somerset landscape, though detailed chronological phases of occupation remain incompletely understood from the available archaeological evidence.
Maes Knoll camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005424. View the official record →
Maes Knoll camp is a univallate hillfort located near Backwell in Somerset, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005424.
Maes Knoll 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 1005424.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit (2.2 km), Bridge near Manor House (2.6 km), Two stone circles and two stone avenues at Stanton Drew, east of Court Farm (2.7 km).
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