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Ratby camp is a probable Iron Age hillfort situated near the village of Ratby in Leicestershire. The site occupies an elevated position and is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches that enclose an irregular area. Though subject to some modern disturbance, the surviving earthworks remain sufficiently distinct to indicate a settlement of defensive character typical of the Iron Age period in the English Midlands. The camp represents an important example of prehistoric fortified settlement in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation has been limited.
Ratby camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005079. View the official record →
Ratby camp is a probable Iron Age hillfort situated near the village of Ratby in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005079.
Ratby 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 1005079.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirby Muxloe Castle (2.8 km), Moated site 440m south west of Lindridge Fields Farm (2.9 km), Rabbit warren 180m north east of The Lawn (4.5 km).
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