Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTowbury Hill camp

Towbury Hill camp

England
List entry 1005565
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Towbury Hill camp is a hillfort located in Gloucestershire. The site comprises a ditched enclosure situated on elevated terrain, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in the region. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, representing an important category of prehistoric fortified settlement that was widespread across central and southern Britain during the later prehistoric era. As a scheduled ancient monument, Towbury Hill camp remains significant for understanding the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of Iron Age communities in the Severn Valley region.

Towbury Hill camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005565. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Towbury Hill camp?

Towbury Hill camp is a hillfort located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005565.

Who is responsible for protecting Towbury Hill camp?

Towbury 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 1005565.

What other scheduled monuments are near Towbury Hill camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Nicholas's churchyard (1.9 km), The Tithe Barn (3.9 km), Moated site at Moat House (4.1 km).

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