Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWick Ball camp, the Common

Wick Ball camp, the Common

England
List entry 1005673
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wick Ball Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated on the Common near Wick in Wiltshire. The site is defined by its defensive earthworks comprising a single substantial rampart with an external ditch, which encloses an area of approximately three hectares. Dating to the Iron Age period, the camp represents a fortified settlement of considerable regional significance, typical of the defensive enclosed communities that characterised the landscape of central Wiltshire during the later prehistoric era. The monument survives as an upstanding archaeological feature and is designated for protection as a scheduled monument of national importance.

Wick Ball camp, the Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005673. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wick Ball camp, the Common?

Wick Ball Camp is an Iron Age hillfort situated on the Common near Wick in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005673.

Who is responsible for protecting Wick Ball camp, the Common?

Wick Ball camp, the Common 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 1005673.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wick Ball camp, the Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knowle Hill round barrow (9.2 km), Knighton Hill round barrow (9.4 km), Woodland Down ditch (9.5 km).

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