Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorbury Camp hillfort

Norbury Camp hillfort

England
List entry 1018167
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Norbury Camp is a hillfort situated in Gloucestershire, England, dating to the Iron Age. The site is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising concentric banks and ditches that follow the contours of its elevated position, typical of fortified settlements from this period. The monument represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the region, serving as evidence of the social organisation and territorial control exercised by Iron Age communities. The site remains largely undisturbed and preserves important archaeological information about settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Norbury Camp hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018167. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Norbury Camp hillfort?

Norbury Camp is a hillfort situated in Gloucestershire, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018167.

Who is responsible for protecting Norbury Camp hillfort?

Norbury Camp hillfort 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 1018167.

What other scheduled monuments are near Norbury Camp hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scrubditch dyke (7.5 km), Wayside cross at Calmsden (8.4 km), Section of White Way 900yds (820m) long in Long Plantation (8.4 km).

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