Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort called Bathampton Camp

Slight univallate hillfort called Bathampton Camp

England
List entry 1002480
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bathampton Camp is a univallate hillfort situated near Bathampton in Somerset, England. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an area of elevated ground, typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in south-western Britain. The site's univallate construction suggests it belongs to the earlier phase of hillfort development, likely dating to the Middle or Late Iron Age period. Its modest defences and position indicate it served a protective and possibly administrative function for the local Iron Age community, though the site has undergone considerable erosion and modification since antiquity.

Slight univallate hillfort called Bathampton Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002480. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort called Bathampton Camp?

Bathampton Camp is a univallate hillfort situated near Bathampton in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002480.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort called Bathampton Camp?

Slight univallate hillfort called Bathampton 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 1002480.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort called Bathampton Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Murhill tramway and wharf (5 km), Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm (5.5 km), Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm (5.8 km).

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