Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTetbury camp

Tetbury camp

England
List entry 1003421
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tetbury Camp is a univallate hillfort located near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, England. The site is situated on elevated ground and displays the characteristic defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age hillforts, comprising a single defensive bank and ditch system. Although detailed archaeological excavation has been limited, the monument is believed to date to the Iron Age period, when such fortified settlements served important defensive and administrative functions across Britain. The site remains a significant example of Iron Age settlement pattern evidence in the Cotswolds region.

Tetbury camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003421. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tetbury camp?

Tetbury Camp is a univallate hillfort located near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003421.

Who is responsible for protecting Tetbury camp?

Tetbury 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 1003421.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tetbury camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m NNE of Tanner's Clump (2.5 km), Beverston Castle barn (3 km), Quadrangular castle at Beverston (3.2 km).

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