Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorbury camp

Norbury camp

England
List entry 1003350
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Norbury Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Gloucestershire, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch system, typical of defensive settlements constructed during the later prehistoric period. Located on elevated terrain, the hillfort would have served both defensive and administrative functions for Iron Age communities in the region. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns and territorial organization in the Forest of Dean area during the Iron Age period.

Norbury camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003350. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Norbury camp?

Norbury Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003350.

Who is responsible for protecting Norbury camp?

Norbury 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 1003350.

What other scheduled monuments are near Norbury camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two long barrows: Lamborough Banks and a long barrow 240m to the south east (6.2 km), Wayside cross socket stone 125m NNW of Kilkenny Cottages (6.9 km), Dean Camp hillfort (7.8 km).

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