Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWick Ball camp, the Common

Wick Ball camp, the Common

England
List entry 1005673
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wick Ball camp, the Common is a prehistoric hillforts or enclosure located in Wiltshire, England. The site consists of earthwork remains that reflect the defensive or territorial organisation characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the wider archaeological landscape documenting prehistoric activity across Wiltshire's chalk downlands. The site's physical character and precise dating remain subjects of archaeological interest within the study of Iron Age communities in southern Britain.

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, the Common is a prehistoric hillforts or enclosure located in Wiltshire, England. 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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