Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWestington Camp

Westington Camp

England
List entry 1001742
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Westington Camp is a univallate hillfort situated in Herefordshire, England. The monument dates to the Iron Age and comprises a single defensive bank with an external ditch enclosing an oval or circular interior. The earthwork remains visible as an upstanding archaeological feature, though its condition reflects centuries of agricultural use and natural erosion. Such hillforts served as territorial markers, places of refuge, and possibly administrative centres during the Iron Age period in the Welsh Marches region.

Westington Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001742. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Westington Camp?

Westington Camp is a univallate hillfort situated in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001742.

Who is responsible for protecting Westington Camp?

Westington 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 1001742.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westington Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle mound (3.6 km), Risbury Camp (4.1 km), Roman settlement (4.5 km).

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