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. This prehistoric monument consists of a univallate hillfort with a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of the Ram's Hill class of Iron Age enclosures which are distributed across southern England. The site incorporates later remains from subsequent periods of occupation and use, reflecting continued activity at this prominent hilltop location beyond its initial Iron Age construction. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important example of Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture in the Sussex landscape.

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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