Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm

Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm

England
List entry 1007022
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm is a Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of univallate hillfort construction during the Iron Age period. The earthwork remains visible as a slight topographical feature in the landscape, though its defences have been reduced by subsequent agricultural use and erosion. Such hillforts served as communal centres for settlement, refuge, and administrative functions within Iron Age societies in the West Midlands region.

Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007022. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm is a Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007022.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook 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 1007022.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort and associated Romano-British occupation at Little Abbey, Alveston (1.4 km), Minor Romano-British villa 300m north west of Tapwell Bridge (2.5 km), Old Church of St Helen, Rudgeway (3.7 km).

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