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Welshbury hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Gloucestershire, comprising a substantial univallate enclosure defined by a single defensive bank and ditch. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant example of hillfort construction from this period in the region. The earthworks remain substantially visible in the landscape, with the defensive perimeter clearly traceable despite later agricultural activity. Welshbury exemplifies the type of elevated fortified settlement that characterised Iron Age settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches and western England.
Welshbury hillfort and associated earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018158. View the official record →
Welshbury hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Gloucestershire, comprising a substantial univallate enclosure defined by a single defensive bank and ditch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018158.
Welshbury hillfort and associated earthworks 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 1018158.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gunns Mills furnace (0.6 km), Little Dean camp (2 km), Medieval ringwork castle and associated Civil War earthwork defence (4 km).
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