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 prehistoric hillfort located within the grounds of Medstead manor house in Hampshire. The monument consists of a roughly circular earthwork defined by a single bank and ditch, indicative of Iron Age defensive construction. The site occupies a naturally commanding position and represents an important example of local prehistoric settlement and territorial control during the Iron Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, Medstead camp preserves evidence of early settlement patterns and land use in central 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 prehistoric hillfort 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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