Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOver earthwork

Over earthwork

England
List entry 1002092
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Over earthwork is a multivallate hillfort located near the village of Over in Gloucestershire. The monument consists of multiple defensive banks and ditches that exemplify Iron Age fortification design, likely dating to the later Iron Age period. The earthwork demonstrates the strategic importance of elevated positions in the Severn Valley region during prehistory. Its physical remains, though subject to erosion and agricultural activity over two millennia, continue to provide evidence of Iron Age settlement and territorial control in the Welsh Marches area.

Over earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002092. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Over earthwork?

Over earthwork is a multivallate hillfort located near the village of Over in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002092.

Who is responsible for protecting Over earthwork?

Over earthwork 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 1002092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Over earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lady's Well (2.5 km), Hempsted village cross (2.8 km), Matson moated site (5.4 km).

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