Scheduled MonumentsEnglandToot Hill camp

Toot Hill camp

England
List entry 1001947
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Toot Hill camp is a univallate hillfort located in Hampshire, England. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an oval or subcircular area on elevated ground. It dates to the Iron Age, a period during which such hillforts served as defensive settlements or territorial centres across southern Britain. The site's relatively modest earthwork, compared to more substantial multivallate forts in the region, suggests it may have functioned as a local stronghold or refuge during the later prehistoric period.

Toot Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001947. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Toot Hill camp?

Toot Hill camp is a univallate hillfort located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001947.

Who is responsible for protecting Toot Hill camp?

Toot Hill 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 1001947.

What other scheduled monuments are near Toot Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Vault S of junction of High Street and Castle Way (8.4 km), Vault in High Street opposite Gloucester Square (8.5 km), Canute's Palace, Porters Lane (8.5 km).

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