Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWestbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood Cottage

Westbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood Cottage

England
List entry 1015500
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Westbury Camp is a univallate hillfort located approximately 750 metres north of Stokewood Cottage in Somerset, England. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an interior space, a characteristic feature of Iron Age hillforts in the region, though the precise dating of this particular example requires archaeological assessment. The slight nature of the surviving earthwork suggests either original construction of modest defensive ambition or considerable degradation of the rampart over the intervening centuries. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1015500, affirming its status as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological interest.

Westbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015500. View the official record →

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What is Westbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood Cottage?

Westbury Camp is a univallate hillfort located approximately 750 metres north of Stokewood Cottage in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015500.

Who is responsible for protecting Westbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood Cottage?

Westbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood Cottage 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 1015500.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (6 km), Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle (7.2 km), Manor house at Mudgley (7.3 km).

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