Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRingsbury Camp hillfort

Ringsbury Camp hillfort

England
List entry 1018124
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ringsbury Camp is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort located near Aldbourne in Wiltshire, England. The site is defined by multiple concentric defensive earthworks comprising banks and ditches that enclose an irregular polygonal area, typical of later Iron Age fortified settlements in southern Britain. Archaeological evidence suggests occupation and use during the Iron Age period, though the precise chronology of construction and abandonment remains subject to ongoing scholarly investigation. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric defensive architecture within the chalk downlands of Wiltshire and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and territorial organisation in Iron Age Wessex.

Ringsbury Camp hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018124. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ringsbury Camp hillfort?

Ringsbury Camp is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort located near Aldbourne in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018124.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringsbury Camp hillfort?

Ringsbury Camp hillfort 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 1018124.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringsbury Camp hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane Farm (3.3 km), Post mill at Church Hills (3.6 km), Moated site 400m north-east of Hooker's Gate (4.4 km).

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