Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWillersey Hill Camp See also GLOUCESTERSHIRE 117

Willersey Hill Camp See also GLOUCESTERSHIRE 117

England
List entry 1003815
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Willersey Hill Camp is a hillfort situated in Gloucestershire, dating to the Iron Age period. The monument consists of an enclosed defensive position formed by substantial earthwork banks and ditches that follow the contours of the hilltop. The site represents a significant example of Iron Age settlement and fortification in the region, reflecting the strategic importance of elevated positions for communities during this prehistoric period. The earthworks remain substantially visible in the modern landscape, providing evidence of the engineering capabilities and settlement patterns of Iron Age populations in the Cotswolds area.

Willersey Hill Camp See also GLOUCESTERSHIRE 117 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003815. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Willersey Hill Camp See also GLOUCESTERSHIRE 117?

Willersey Hill Camp is a hillfort situated in Gloucestershire, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003815.

Who is responsible for protecting Willersey Hill Camp See also GLOUCESTERSHIRE 117?

Willersey Hill Camp See also GLOUCESTERSHIRE 117 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 1003815.

What other scheduled monuments are near Willersey Hill Camp See also GLOUCESTERSHIRE 117?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross at Stumps Cross (8.9 km), Long barrow 500m SSE of Guiting Hill Farm (9.6 km), Pinnock and Hyde round barrows (NE of Pinnock) (9.8 km).

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