Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSegsbury Camp or Letcombe Castle hillfort

Segsbury Camp or Letcombe Castle hillfort

England
List entry 1017717
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Segsbury Camp is a univallate hillfort situated near Wantage in Oxfordshire, positioned on the chalk downland of the Berkshire Downs. The site is defended by a single rampart and ditch enclosing an area of approximately 12 acres, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications of southern Britain. Archaeological and surface examination suggests occupation during the Late Iron Age, likely within the final centuries before the Roman conquest of Britain. The hillfort commands significant views across the surrounding landscape and represents a defensive settlement typical of the pre-Roman Iron Age period in this region.

Segsbury Camp or Letcombe Castle hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017717. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Segsbury Camp or Letcombe Castle hillfort?

Segsbury Camp is a univallate hillfort situated near Wantage in Oxfordshire, positioned on the chalk downland of the Berkshire Downs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017717.

Who is responsible for protecting Segsbury Camp or Letcombe Castle hillfort?

Segsbury Camp or Letcombe Castle 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 1017717.

What other scheduled monuments are near Segsbury Camp or Letcombe Castle hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mere End Down disc barrow (3 km), Mere End Down Romano-British field system (3.3 km), Two bowl barrows 500m north-east of Stancombe Farm (3.4 km).

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