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Soudley Camp is a prehistoric hillforts and enclosure situated near Lower Soudley in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises an Iron Age fortified settlement, characteristic of defensive settlements constructed during the late prehistoric period in the Forest of Dean region. The site's earthwork remains include substantial banks and ditches that once formed protective barriers around the settlement. As a record of Iron Age occupation and settlement patterns in the western Midlands, Soudley Camp contributes to understanding the distribution and nature of fortified communities in this period.
Soudley camp, Lower Soudley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005564. View the official record →
Soudley Camp is a prehistoric hillforts and enclosure situated near Lower Soudley in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005564.
Soudley camp, Lower Soudley 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 1005564.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Roman road at Blackpool Bridge (2 km), Stone-arched Roman bridge at Blackpool Bridge, incorporated into the Highway Bridge (2.1 km), Medieval ringwork castle and associated Civil War earthwork defence (2.9 km).
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