Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall multivallate hillfort called Rawlsbury Camp

Small multivallate hillfort called Rawlsbury Camp

England
List entry 1003207
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rawlsbury Camp is a multivallate hillfort located in Dorset, England, dating to the Iron Age. The site is defended by multiple concentric earthwork ramparts and ditches, a characteristic feature of later prehistoric fortified settlements in southern Britain. The monument occupies a prominent hilltop position, which would have afforded strategic views over the surrounding landscape and provided defensive advantages. Such multivallate hillforts are generally interpreted as high-status settlement and administrative centres, though their precise functions remain subjects of scholarly debate.

Small multivallate hillfort called Rawlsbury Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003207. View the official record →

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What is Small multivallate hillfort called Rawlsbury Camp?

Rawlsbury Camp is a multivallate hillfort located in Dorset, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003207.

Who is responsible for protecting Small multivallate hillfort called Rawlsbury Camp?

Small multivallate hillfort called Rawlsbury 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 1003207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small multivallate hillfort called Rawlsbury Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 550m WNW of West End Barn (9.4 km), Two bowl barrows on Lord's Down 580m south east of Crawthorne Farm (9.6 km), Three bowl barrows 380m west of West End Barn (9.7 km).

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