Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSoudley camp, Lower Soudley

Soudley camp, Lower Soudley

England
List entry 1005564
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Soudley camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The site occupies a naturally defensive hilltop position and exhibits the characteristic features of Iron Age fortification, with substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches. The camp represents an important example of prehistoric settlement and territorial control in the Severn Valley region during the later Iron Age period. Its strategic location reflects the broader pattern of hillfort distribution across the Welsh borderlands and western England during the first millennium before Christ.

Soudley camp, Lower Soudley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005564. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Soudley camp, Lower Soudley?

Soudley camp is a prehistoric hillfort situated in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005564.

Who is responsible for protecting Soudley camp, Lower Soudley?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Soudley camp, Lower Soudley?

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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