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Philpots Camp is a promontory fort located on the Sussex Downs approximately 500 metres north-west of Philpots Farm. The site comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction, positioned to exploit the natural topography of the promontory. Associated Mesolithic rock shelters at the location indicate human occupation extending back to the post-glacial period, demonstrating long-term use of this strategically advantageous location across multiple millennia. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of both prehistoric settlement and Iron Age fortification in the Sussex landscape.
Philpots Camp: a promontory fort and Mesolithic rock shelters 500m north west of Philpots Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014955. View the official record →
Philpots Camp is a promontory fort located on the Sussex Downs approximately 500 metres north-west of Philpots Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014955.
Philpots Camp: a promontory fort and Mesolithic rock shelters 500m north west of Philpots Farm 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 1014955.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Orchard Wood (3.6 km), Stumbletts Furnace, 360m south-east of Twyford House (5.2 km), Motte and bailey castle 240m east of Dean's Mill (6.1 km).
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