Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTedbury camp

Tedbury camp

England
List entry 1006163
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tedbury camp is a hillfort located in Somerset, England, situated on elevated terrain that provided strategic defensive advantages. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents the type of fortified settlement characteristic of that period in south-western Britain. The site is defined by its defensive earthworks, which would have enclosed an area for habitation and storage of resources. As a scheduled ancient monument, Tedbury camp remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Somerset region.

Tedbury camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tedbury camp?

Tedbury camp is a hillfort located in Somerset, England, situated on elevated terrain that provided strategic defensive advantages. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006163.

Who is responsible for protecting Tedbury camp?

Tedbury 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 1006163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tedbury camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whatley Combe Roman villa (1.8 km), Nunney Castle (3.2 km), Drying house at The Coach House, Willow Vale (3.5 km).

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