Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
MM258
Name
Buckholt Wood Hilltop Enclosure
Date of Designation
29/11/1996
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Monmouth
Easting
350208
Northing
215925
Broad Class
Monument
Site Type
Enclosure
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
A prehistoric enclosure lying just below the highest part of Buckholt wood hill behind a steep scarp which drops to the south and west commanding extensive views in the directions. The enclosure comprises an impressive bank and ditch on the north and east. On the north, the bank turns sharply to run south-west. On the south east it turns sharply to run south-west. On this side, a bank continues beyond the corner to run for another 40m, perhaps intended as an extension or outer enclosure to the main enclosure.
The main enclosure measures some 80m north-west/south-east. The western bank of the main enclosure is fainter but still traceable along the steep scarp.