Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOakley Wood Camp

Oakley Wood Camp

England
List entry 1003742
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Oakley Wood Camp is a univallate hillfort located in Warwickshire, England. The monument dates to the Iron Age and consists of a single defensive rampart with an associated ditch, which encloses an area of archaeological significance on a naturally elevated position. The camp represents a form of settlement and defensive structure characteristic of Iron Age communities in the Midlands, reflecting the territorial and social organisation of that period. The site remains of archaeological importance for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and hillfort distribution across Warwickshire.

Oakley Wood Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003742. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oakley Wood Camp?

Oakley Wood Camp is a univallate hillfort located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003742.

Who is responsible for protecting Oakley Wood Camp?

Oakley Wood 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 1003742.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oakley Wood Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures 600yds (550m) E of King's Mead (5.3 km), Charlecote Bridge (5.3 km), Compton Verney Bridge (6.4 km).

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