Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot Farm

Slight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot Farm

England
List entry 1002484
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot Farm is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch system, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts constructed across the Midlands and Welsh Borders during the first millennium BC. The univallate form suggests a relatively modest fortification, possibly dating to the earlier Iron Age period, though the exact chronology would require archaeological investigation to establish with precision. Such hillforts typically served functions including settlement, defence, and territorial demarcation during the pre-Roman period.

Slight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002484. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot Farm is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002484.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot 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 1002484.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 75m north of Gingell's Farm (5.7 km), Part of a linear boundary 590m north of Noade's Leaze Farm (5.9 km), Romano-British settlement E of Sir Bevil Granville's Monument (6.6 km).

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