Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedstead camp in grounds of manor house

Medstead camp in grounds of manor house

England
List entry 1001920
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medstead camp is a scheduled ancient monument located within the grounds of Medstead Manor House in Hampshire. The site comprises an Iron Age hillfort or defensive enclosure, evidenced by surviving earthwork features including banks and ditches that define its perimeter. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, reflecting the prehistoric settlement patterns and fortification practices of southern Britain during the centuries preceding the Roman conquest. The survival of these earthworks within a managed landscape demonstrates the site's archaeological value for understanding Iron Age territorial organisation and settlement hierarchy in Hampshire.

Medstead camp in grounds of manor house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001920. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medstead camp in grounds of manor house?

Medstead camp is a scheduled ancient monument located within the grounds of Medstead Manor House in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001920.

Who is responsible for protecting Medstead camp in grounds of manor house?

Medstead camp in grounds of manor house 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 1001920.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medstead camp in grounds of manor house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 325m west of Towngate Farm (0.8 km), Bowl barrow 600m east of Upper Lanham Farm (3.1 km), Roman villa N of Bighton Wood (3.6 km).

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