Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNottingham Hill camp

Nottingham Hill camp

England
List entry 1004864
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nottingham Hill camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises a series of interrupted ditches forming concentric arcs, characteristic of causewayed enclosures built during the early Neolithic period, approximately 3500 to 3000 BCE. The site covers an area of considerable size and represents an important example of Neolithic communal gathering and defensive infrastructure in the Cotswolds region. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of occupation and use during the Neolithic, contributing to understanding of early farming communities and their monumental earthwork construction in prehistoric Britain.

Nottingham Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004864. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nottingham Hill camp?

Nottingham Hill camp is a Neolithic causewayed enclosure located near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004864.

Who is responsible for protecting Nottingham Hill camp?

Nottingham Hill 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 1004864.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nottingham Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 750m north west of Wood Farm (6.9 km), Sennington ancient village (7.9 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (8.3 km).

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