Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort, 169m west of Combs Farm

Slight univallate hillfort, 169m west of Combs Farm

England
List entry 1003483
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located near Combs Farm in Nottinghamshire. The site comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an elevated position, characteristic of the univallate hillfort type common in the Midlands during the later prehistoric period. The monument survives as an archaeological feature, though its earthworks have been reduced by subsequent land use and agricultural activity. As a protected scheduled monument, it contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the East Midlands region.

Slight univallate hillfort, 169m west of Combs Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003483. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Slight univallate hillfort, 169m west of Combs Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located near Combs Farm in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003483.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort, 169m west of Combs Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort, 169m west of Combs Farm 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 1003483.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort, 169m west of Combs Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp 470m south of Carr Banks Farm (1 km), Oldox camp (2 km), Mound 300yds (270m) W of Moorfields Farm (2 km).

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