Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMidsummer Hill Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 4

Midsummer Hill Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 4

England
List entry 1003813
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Midsummer Hill Camp is a hillfort of Iron Age date located in Herefordshire, England. The monument comprises a multivallate defensive enclosure situated on elevated terrain, featuring multiple banks and ditches characteristic of late Iron Age fortified settlements in the Welsh Marches region. The site demonstrates the substantial earthwork engineering typical of major hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period, likely serving as a significant territorial stronghold and settlement centre for Iron Age communities in the area. Its physical preservation and scale indicate its importance within the broader settlement hierarchy of Iron Age Britain.

Midsummer Hill Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 4 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003813. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Midsummer Hill Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 4?

Midsummer Hill Camp is a hillfort of Iron Age date located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003813.

Who is responsible for protecting Midsummer Hill Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 4?

Midsummer Hill Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 4 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 1003813.

What other scheduled monuments are near Midsummer Hill Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 4?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Midsummer Hill Camp See also HEREFORDSHIRE 4 (0 km), Bronsil Castle (1.2 km), Herefordshire Beacon Camp See also WORCESTERSHIRE 3 (2.5 km).

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