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 univallate hillfort situated near the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. The site is defended by a single substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications in the Welsh Marches region. Its strategic position on elevated terrain suggests it served as a defensive settlement during the later prehistoric period, likely from the Iron Age. The earthworks remain substantially visible across the landscape, preserving evidence of this important period of settlement and territorial control in the western Midlands.

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 univallate hillfort situated near the Forest of Dean 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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