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 slight univallate hillfort located approximately 750 metres north of Stokewood Cottage in Somerset, England. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular area, characteristic of Iron Age hill fortifications dating to the first millennium BC. The defences, though modest in scale, suggest a settlement of local significance during the late prehistoric period. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the National Heritage List for England (entry 1015500).

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 slight 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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