Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRuborough Camp large univallate hillfort

Ruborough Camp large univallate hillfort

England
List entry 1007670
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ruborough Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Somerset, England. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an approximately oval interior, representing a characteristic form of hillforts constructed during the Iron Age period. The site occupies a prominent topographical position typical of such fortified settlements, which served defensive, administrative, and possibly ritual functions within Iron Age society. Ruborough Camp exemplifies the substantial earthwork fortifications constructed across southern Britain during the later prehistoric period.

Ruborough Camp large univallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007670. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ruborough Camp large univallate hillfort?

Ruborough Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007670.

Who is responsible for protecting Ruborough Camp large univallate hillfort?

Ruborough Camp large univallate 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 1007670.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ruborough Camp large univallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in All Saints' churchyard (1.6 km), Bowl barrow on Cothelstone Hill, 1.07km north east of St Agnes' Well (3.8 km), Bowl barrow and folly ruins on Cothelstone Hill, 1km north east of St Agnes' Well (3.9 km).

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