Norton Camp

 archaeological site, hillfort, scheduled ancient monument, iron age

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The multivallate hillfort known as Norton Camp is a good example of this class of monument. It is one of only a small number of such sites known in Shropshire. The defences are well-preserved and retain significant information about their construction. In addition, organic remains surviving in the buried ground surfaces beneath the ramparts and outer bank, and within the ditches, will provide evidence about the local environment and the use of the surrounding land before the hillfort was constructed and during its occupation. Within the interior extensive remains of buried structures and associated deposits will survive. These deposits will contain organic remains and a range of contemporary artefacts, which will provide valuable insights into the activities and lifestyles of inhabitants.
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