Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTower keep castle on Little Camp Hill

Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill

England
List entry 1017372
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated in Gloucestershire. The site is centred upon an artificial mound typical of the 11th and 12th century defensive architecture favoured by Norman lords following the conquest of England. The keep itself represents the stone phase of the castle's development, constructed to command the surrounding landscape and serve as both stronghold and symbol of Norman authority in the region. This monument remains an important example of early medieval military architecture and settlement patterns in the English landscape.

Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017372. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill?

Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle situated in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017372.

Who is responsible for protecting Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill?

Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill 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 1017372.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tower keep castle on Little Camp Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Hill promontory fort and Romano-British temple complex (0.3 km), Village cross at Aylburton (0.7 km), Village cross at Lydney (1.3 km).

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