Scheduled MonumentsEnglandYarborough Camp large univallate hillfort

Yarborough Camp large univallate hillfort

England
List entry 1016427
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Yarborough Camp is a univallate hillfort located in Lincolnshire, England, comprising a single defensive rampart enclosing an approximately circular or oval interior. The monument dates to the Iron Age, representing a fortified settlement typical of the later prehistoric period in eastern England. The site's single bank-and-ditch construction suggests a relatively modest defensive installation compared to the multiple ramparts found at some contemporary hillforts. Yarborough Camp represents an important example of Iron Age settlement strategy in the East Midlands, though like many such monuments its precise chronology and the duration of its occupation remain subjects of archaeological enquiry.

Yarborough Camp large univallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016427. View the official record →

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What is Yarborough Camp large univallate hillfort?

Yarborough Camp is a univallate hillfort located in Lincolnshire, England, comprising a single defensive rampart enclosing an approximately circular or oval interior. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016427.

Who is responsible for protecting Yarborough Camp large univallate hillfort?

Yarborough Camp large univallate hillfort 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 1016427.

What other scheduled monuments are near Yarborough Camp large univallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement of Croxton (1.4 km), Moated site and fishpond 200m south-east of Melton Hall (1.7 km), Roman settlement (1.8 km).

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