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Stantonbury Camp is a hillfort located in Somerset, England, comprising an Iron Age fortified settlement positioned along the course of Wansdyke. The camp is defined by substantial earthwork defences typical of Iron Age construction, with the adjacent sections of Wansdyke representing a later linear earthwork that may have utilised or intersected with earlier fortification lines. Wansdyke itself is traditionally attributed to the post-Roman period, potentially dating to the fifth or sixth century, though scholarly debate continues regarding its exact chronology and function. The monument's significance lies in its demonstration of the landscape's defensive importance across multiple periods, from the Iron Age through to early medieval times.
Stantonbury camp and adjacent sections of Wansdyke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002487. View the official record →
Stantonbury Camp is a hillfort located in Somerset, England, comprising an Iron Age fortified settlement positioned along the course of Wansdyke. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002487.
Stantonbury camp and adjacent sections of Wansdyke 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 1002487.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 585m north of Tuckingmill Farm (1 km), Castle (remains of) (2.2 km), Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 530m north west of Park Farm (2.2 km).
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