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The Ring, Cleeve Hill, Brockhampton is a univallate hillfort situated on elevated ground in Gloucestershire. The monument comprises a single defensive bank with an external ditch, enclosing an irregular polygonal area adapted to the topography of the hill. Dating to the Iron Age, it represents a fortified settlement typical of the period's defensive settlements in the Cotswolds region. The site's location on high ground afforded commanding views of the surrounding landscape, a characteristic feature of contemporary hillforts that served both defensive and territorial functions.
The Ring, Cleeve Hill, Brockhampton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004845. View the official record →
The Ring, Cleeve Hill, Brockhampton is a univallate hillfort situated on elevated ground in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004845.
The Ring, Cleeve Hill, Brockhampton 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 1004845.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (6.5 km), Hillfort 320m north east of Castle Barn Farm (7.6 km), Camp at Upper Dowdeswell (7.9 km).
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