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 comprises a single defensive earthwork enclosing an elevated position, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in the Welsh Marches region. The site demonstrates the strategic defensive architecture typical of later prehistoric communities in the borderland between England and Wales. Its construction and occupation belong to the Iron Age period, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of pre-Roman Britain.

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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