Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWolstonbury Camp: a Ram's Hill type enclosure on Wolstonbury Hill and associated later remains

Wolstonbury Camp: a Ram's Hill type enclosure on Wolstonbury Hill and associated later remains

England
List entry 1016153
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wolstonbury Camp is a Ram's Hill type enclosure located on Wolstonbury Hill in Sussex, England. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and is characterised by its distinctive concentric banks and ditches, following the architectural pattern established at Ram's Hill. The site also contains later archaeological remains which attest to its continued use or reoccupation during subsequent periods. As a well-preserved example of Neolithic enclosure construction, Wolstonbury Camp contributes to understanding of early communal monuments and settlement practices in southern England.

Wolstonbury Camp: a Ram's Hill type enclosure on Wolstonbury Hill and associated later remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016153. View the official record →

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What is Wolstonbury Camp: a Ram's Hill type enclosure on Wolstonbury Hill and associated later remains?

Wolstonbury Camp is a Ram's Hill type enclosure located on Wolstonbury Hill in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016153.

Who is responsible for protecting Wolstonbury Camp: a Ram's Hill type enclosure on Wolstonbury Hill and associated later remains?

Wolstonbury Camp: a Ram's Hill type enclosure on Wolstonbury Hill and associated later remains 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 1016153.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wolstonbury Camp: a Ram's Hill type enclosure on Wolstonbury Hill and associated later remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote at Patcham Court Farm, 80m north west of All Saints Church (5 km), Earthworks and lynchets near Eastwick Barn, Patcham (5.4 km), Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton (5.7 km).

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