Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric enclosure known as Stow Camp

Prehistoric enclosure known as Stow Camp

England
List entry 1017341
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stow Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Gloucestershire, England. The site comprises an irregular earthwork with surviving banks and ditches that define an enclosed area, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Dating to the Iron Age period, the monument represents the type of defended or communal enclosure that served defensive, administrative, or ceremonial functions during this era of British prehistory. The surviving earthwork remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age occupation and land use in the Cotswolds area.

Prehistoric enclosure known as Stow Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017341. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric enclosure known as Stow Camp?

Stow Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017341.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric enclosure known as Stow Camp?

Prehistoric enclosure known as Stow 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 1017341.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric enclosure known as Stow Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wyck Beacon bowl barrow (5.2 km), Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp (5.4 km), Bowl barrow known as `Wagborough Bush round barrow' 100m south west of Manor Farm (5.6 km).

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