Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorbury: a slight univallate hillfort immediately east of Padbury Mill

Norbury: a slight univallate hillfort immediately east of Padbury Mill

England
List entry 1017514
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Norbury is a slight univallate hillfort located immediately east of Padbury Mill in Buckinghamshire. The site is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts, though the earthwork remains modest in its physical expression. The monument occupies a position within the wider landscape of prehistoric fortifications in the region, reflecting patterns of settlement and defensive organisation during the later prehistoric period. As a scheduled ancient monument, Norbury represents an important record of Iron Age activity in Buckinghamshire, though its exact chronology and functional details remain subjects for further archaeological investigation.

Norbury: a slight univallate hillfort immediately east of Padbury Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017514. View the official record →

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What is Norbury: a slight univallate hillfort immediately east of Padbury Mill?

Norbury is a slight univallate hillfort located immediately east of Padbury Mill in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017514.

Who is responsible for protecting Norbury: a slight univallate hillfort immediately east of Padbury Mill?

Norbury: a slight univallate hillfort immediately east of Padbury Mill 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 1017514.

What other scheduled monuments are near Norbury: a slight univallate hillfort immediately east of Padbury Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thornborough Bridge (3.6 km), Two Roman barrows 200m ENE of Thornborough Bridge (3.7 km), St Rumbold's Well (4 km).

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