Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Camp earthwork

The Camp earthwork

England
List entry 1007307
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Camp earthwork is a prehistoric monument located in Herefordshire, England. The site comprises an Iron Age hillfort, characterised by defensive earthen ramparts and ditches that would have served both protective and administrative functions for its Iron Age community. The monument's physical remains demonstrate the engineering capabilities of Iron Age peoples in the Welsh Marches region, with surviving earthworks that indicate substantial settlement activity during the later prehistoric period. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Welsh borderlands.

The Camp earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007307. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Camp earthwork?

The Camp earthwork is a prehistoric monument located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007307.

Who is responsible for protecting The Camp earthwork?

The Camp earthwork 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 1007307.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Camp earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newton Tump (7.9 km), Motte castle 150m east of Tump House Farm (8.7 km), Bredwardine Castle (9 km).

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