Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWallbury camp

Wallbury camp

England
List entry 1002190
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wallbury Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Great Dunmow in Essex. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an approximately circular or oval interior, with an entrance gap on the eastern side. Constructed during the Iron Age, likely in the later prehistoric period, the fort would have served defensive and possibly administrative or gathering functions typical of such settlements. The site remains substantially visible as an earthwork, preserving the characteristic morphology of Essex's Iron Age hillforts despite subsequent agricultural use of the landscape.

Wallbury camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002190. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wallbury camp?

Wallbury Camp is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Great Dunmow in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002190.

Who is responsible for protecting Wallbury camp?

Wallbury 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 1002190.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wallbury camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel at Harlowbury (6 km), Harlowbury deserted medieval village (6.1 km), Bowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels (6.9 km).

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