Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm

Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm

England
List entry 1002483
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm is a Iron Age defensive enclosure situated in Gloucestershire. The site is defined by multiple concentric banks and ditches, characteristic of multivallate hillforts constructed during the later Iron Age, typically dating to the period between the 4th and 1st centuries BC. The earthwork defences demonstrate the considerable labour investment and engineering capability of Iron Age communities in the region, reflecting both defensive needs and social organisation. Such fortified settlements served as centres of habitation, storage, and possibly administrative functions within their local territories.

Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002483. View the official record →

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What is Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm?

Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm is a Iron Age defensive enclosure situated in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002483.

Who is responsible for protecting Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm?

Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield 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 1002483.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small multivallate hillfort 660m east of Whitfield Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Minor Romano-British villa 300m north west of Tapwell Bridge (1.9 km), Slight univallate hillfort 260m north west of Brook Farm (4.1 km), Wickwar Roman small town 680m WNW of Hall End Farm (4.4 km).

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