Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall Down Knoll camp

Small Down Knoll camp

England
List entry 1006175
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Small Down Knoll camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Somerset. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument and comprises an enclosed hilltop position defended by earthwork ramparts typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Archaeological survey and excavation have contributed to understanding of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and land use in the Somerset landscape, though specific details of occupation chronology and material culture remain subject to ongoing scholarly interpretation.

Small Down Knoll camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006175. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Small Down Knoll camp?

Small Down Knoll camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006175.

Who is responsible for protecting Small Down Knoll camp?

Small Down Knoll 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 1006175.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small Down Knoll camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort at Fox Covert, 550m north east of Lamyatt Lodge (3.9 km), Roman building at Lamyatt Beacon, Creech Hill (4.4 km), Deserted medieval site W of Lower Batch Farm (4.9 km).

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