Rybury camp

England
List entry 1005695
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rybury Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated near Coombe in Wiltshire. The site is defined by a single bank and ditch enclosure, which encloses approximately four hectares of terrain on the chalk downland. Archaeological investigation and surface survey have established its occupation during the Iron Age period, typical of the defended settlements constructed across southern Britain during this era. The monument survives as an important example of Iron Age fortification strategy and settlement hierarchy within the Wiltshire landscape.

Rybury camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rybury camp?

Rybury Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated near Coombe in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005695.

Who is responsible for protecting Rybury camp?

Rybury 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 1005695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rybury camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval village E of Manor Farm (4.9 km), The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden (5.8 km), Medieval village site (6.1 km).

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