Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWalterstone Camp

Walterstone Camp

England
List entry 1001755
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Walterstone Camp is a hillfort located in Herefordshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The monument consists of a fortified enclosure defined by defensive earthworks characteristic of the prehistoric hillforts common to the Welsh Marches region. The site occupies a strategically elevated position typical of Iron Age settlements, which served both defensive and administrative functions for contemporary communities. Like other hillforts of its era, Walterstone Camp represents an important centre of power and control during the pre-Roman Iron Age in this part of Britain.

Walterstone Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001755. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Walterstone Camp?

Walterstone Camp is a hillfort located in Herefordshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001755.

Who is responsible for protecting Walterstone Camp?

Walterstone 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 1001755.

What other scheduled monuments are near Walterstone Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penbidwal Moated Site (3 km), Pen-Twyn Earthwork (3.4 km), The Moat Mound and Bailey Castle, Tre Fedw (3.8 km).

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