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Ring Hill camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Colchester in Essex. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an area of approximately two hectares, typical of small hillforts constructed during the later Iron Age period. Archaeological investigation and surface survey have identified Iron Age pottery and artefacts within and around the site, confirming its occupation and defensive function during this period. The camp represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy in Essex and demonstrates the strategic use of topography for settlement placement in the region during the first millennium before Christ.
Ring Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011473. View the official record →
Ring Hill camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Colchester in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011473.
Ring Hill 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 1011473.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 400m south-east of Shortgrove Hall (3.4 km), St Helen's Chapel, Bonhunt (4.6 km), Thunderley Hall moated site and fishponds (4.8 km).
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