Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
MM139
Name
Bishop Barnet's Wood Camp
Date of Designation
01/11/1950
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
St. Arvans
Easting
351958
Northing
194195
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.
The monument comprises the remains of an earthwork enclosure. The date or precise nature of the enclosure is unknown, but it is likely to be later prehistoric. The enclosure is roughly circular in plan, 50m in diameter and enclosed by two low banks with a 1.5m wide ditch between them. The inner bank is 0.7m high and the outer bank 0.5m-1m high. There are gaps in the defences on the E and S sides, which may be original entrances. The interior of the enclosure is featureless.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of later prehistoric defensive organisation and settlement. The site forms an important element within the wider later prehistoric context and within the surrounding landscape. The site is well preserved and retains considerable archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of evidence relating to chronology, building techniques and functional detail.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.