Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing Hill camp

Ring Hill camp

England
List entry 1011473
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring Hill camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Essex, England, situated in the parish of Thaxted. The monument consists of a roughly circular earthwork defined by a single bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in the region. Dating to the Iron Age period, the site represents one of Essex's lesser-known but significant examples of prehistoric fortified enclosures, reflecting the pattern of settlement and territorial organisation in south-eastern Britain during the later prehistoric period.

Ring Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011473. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring Hill camp?

Ring Hill camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Essex, England, situated in the parish of Thaxted. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011473.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring Hill camp?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring Hill camp?

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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