Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWall Hills Camp

Wall Hills Camp

England
List entry 1001760
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wall Hills Camp is an Iron Age hillfort located near Goodrich in Herefordshire. The monument comprises a roughly circular enclosure defined by substantial earthwork defences consisting of a bank and ditch, typical of the hillfort tradition in the Welsh Marches during the later prehistoric period. The site commands views across the surrounding landscape and represents the settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation characteristic of Iron Age communities in this region. Its precise chronology remains subject to archaeological interpretation, though the monument is generally attributed to the Iron Age period on the basis of its morphological characteristics and defensive architecture.

Wall Hills Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001760. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wall Hills Camp?

Wall Hills Camp is an Iron Age hillfort located near Goodrich in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001760.

Who is responsible for protecting Wall Hills Camp?

Wall Hills 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 1001760.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wall Hills Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Bellamys farm (4.5 km), Putley churchyard cross (4.5 km), Roman villa E of the Rectory (5 km).

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