Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWoodbury Hill Camp

Woodbury Hill Camp

England
List entry 1005330
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodbury Hill Camp is a hillfort located in Worcestershire, England, situated on high ground in the parish of Mathon. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant defensive settlement of the pre-Roman period. The camp is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches that enclose the hilltop, characteristic of the hillfort construction tradition of central England during the later prehistoric period. The site occupies a strategically advantageous location that would have commanded views across the surrounding landscape, typical of Iron Age settlements of the region.

Woodbury Hill Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005330. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodbury Hill Camp?

Woodbury Hill Camp is a hillfort located in Worcestershire, England, situated on high ground in the parish of Mathon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005330.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodbury Hill Camp?

Woodbury Hill Camp 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 1005330.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodbury Hill Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Witley Court (2.1 km), Motte and bailey (Ham Castle) at Ham Farm (2.9 km), Ham Bridge (3.6 km).

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