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{{Short description|Site of an Iron Age fort in Oxfordshire, England}}
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'''Cherbury Camp''' is the a multi-vallate [[hill fort|hill fort-like]] earthwork, situated at {{gbmapping|SU374963}}, 1 mile to the north of the village of [[Charney Bassett]] in the [[Vale of White Horse]], [[Oxfordshire]], United Kingdom. The site itself is connected to the village by a footpath.
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| name = Cherbury Camp
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| type = Earthwork
| locmapin = Oxfordshire
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| coordinates = {{coord|51.66424|N|1.46066|W|region:GB-OXF_source:enwiki-osgb36(SU374963)|display=inline,title}}<!-- Note: WGS84 lat/long, converted from OSGB36 grid ref -->
| location = [[Charney Bassett]], [[Oxfordshire]]
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| designation1 = Scheduled monument
| designation1_offname = Cherbury camp
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| designation1_number = 1015551<ref name="NHLE">{{NHLE |num=1015551 |desc=Cherbury camp |grade= |fewer-links= |accessdate=13 January 2021}}</ref>
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'''Cherbury Camp''' is a multi-vallate [[hill fort|hill fort-like]] earthwork, at {{gbmapping|SU374963}}, {{cvt|1|mi|adj=on}} north of the village of [[Charney Bassett]] in the [[Vale of White Horse]], [[Oxfordshire]], United Kingdom. The site is connected to the village by a footpath.


==History and legend==
==History and legend==
This appears to be an [[Iron Age]] fortification but is far away from any hill or other vantage point. It is, nonetheless, larger than its counterpart, [[Uffington Castle]], on the nearby [[Berkshire Downs]]. The surrounding area was likely to have been marshy, so the site may have had strategic importance. In structure and unusual siting, it resembles nearby [[Hardwell Castle]].
This appears to be an [[Iron Age]] fortification but is far from any hill or other vantage point. It is, nonetheless, larger than its counterpart, [[Uffington Castle]], on the nearby [[Berkshire Downs]]. The surrounding area was likely to have been marshy, so the site may have had strategic importance. In structure and unusual siting, it resembles nearby [[Hardwell Castle]].


Legend has it that the local inhabitants of Uffington Castle travelled the intervening 6 miles to raid Cherbury Camp, where [[Canute the Great|King Canute]] and his invading army were encamped. However, a young shepherd boy spotted them and blew his horn as a warning to the [[Viking|Danes]]. They are said to have consequently prevailed in the subsequent battle, which took place at the crossroads halfway between [[Charney Bassett]] and [[Buckland, Oxfordshire|Buckland]]. The area became known as [[Gainfield]] as a result. The shepherd boy was granted all the land within the sound of his horn, around [[Pusey, Oxfordshire|Pusey]], as a reward for his vigilance.
Legend has it that the local inhabitants of Uffington Castle travelled the intervening {{convert|6|mi}} to raid Cherbury Camp, where [[Canute the Great|King Canute]] and his invading army were encamped. However, a young shepherd boy spotted them and blew his horn as a warning to the [[Viking|Danes]]. They are said to have consequently prevailed in the subsequent battle, which took place at the crossroads halfway between [[Charney Bassett]] and [[Buckland, Oxfordshire|Buckland]]. The area became known as [[Gainfield]] as a result. The shepherd boy was granted all the land within the sound of his horn, around [[Pusey, Oxfordshire|Pusey]], as a reward for his vigilance.


However true or otherwise this local legend may be, the horn, known as the ''Pusey Horn'', is now housed in the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]]. There was also once an inn in Charney Bassett, called the ''Horn Inn''. It was closed during the [[Second World War]].
However true or otherwise this local legend may be, the horn, known as the Pusey Horn, is now housed in the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]]. There was also once an inn in Charney Bassett called the ''Horn Inn''. It closed during the [[Second World War]].


==Excavation==
==Excavation==
An archaeological excavation was carried out at Cherbury camp in the late 1930s. The report on this was published in ''[[Oxoniensia]]''. A [[geophysics]] survey was conducted in 2007.
An archaeological excavation was carried out at Cherbury camp in the late 1930s. The report was published in ''[[Oxoniensia]]''. A [[Geophysical_survey_(archaeology)|geophysical]] survey was conducted in 2007. The site is a scheduled monument.<ref name="NHLE" />


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
*{{cite journal|last=Bradford|first=J.S.P.|title=The Excavation of Cherbury Camp, 1939: An interim report|journal=[[Oxoniensia]]|volume=5|url=http://www.oahs.org.uk/oxo/vol%205/Bradford.doc|year=1940}}
*{{cite journal|last=Bradford|first=J.S.P.|title=The Excavation of Cherbury Camp, 1939: An interim report|journal=[[Oxoniensia]]|volume=5|url=http://www.oahs.org.uk/oxo/vol%205/Bradford.doc|year=1940|access-date=24 December 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928030850/http://www.oahs.org.uk/oxo/vol%205/Bradford.doc|archive-date=28 September 2007|url-status=dead}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==

*[http://www.bartington.com/Literaturepdf/Case%20Studies/Grad601%20in%20Archaeology%20-%20Cherbury%20Camp%20-%20Charney%20Bassett.pdf Cherbury Camp, Charney Bassett] (PDF) at Bartington Instruments
*[http://www.appletonwitheaton.org.uk/history_group_cherbury_camp Cherbury Camp – a local history trip]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at Appleton with Eaton
*[https://archive.today/20140925143259/http://www.appletonwitheaton.org.uk/history_group_cherbury_camp Cherbury Camp – a local history trip] at Appleton with Eaton
*[http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/t/the-pusey-horn/ The Pusey Horn] at the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]]
*[http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/t/the-pusey-horn/ The Pusey Horn] at the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]]


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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Oxfordshire]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Oxfordshire]]
[[Category:Scheduled monuments in Oxfordshire]]



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Latest revision as of 08:12, 23 October 2024

Cherbury Camp
TypeEarthwork
LocationCharney Bassett, Oxfordshire
Coordinates51°39′51″N 1°27′38″W / 51.66424°N 1.46066°W / 51.66424; -1.46066
Official nameCherbury camp
Reference no.1015551[1]
Cherbury Camp is located in Oxfordshire
Cherbury Camp
Location of Cherbury Camp in Oxfordshire

Cherbury Camp is a multi-vallate hill fort-like earthwork, at grid reference SU374963, 1 mi (1.6 km) north of the village of Charney Bassett in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The site is connected to the village by a footpath.

History and legend

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This appears to be an Iron Age fortification but is far from any hill or other vantage point. It is, nonetheless, larger than its counterpart, Uffington Castle, on the nearby Berkshire Downs. The surrounding area was likely to have been marshy, so the site may have had strategic importance. In structure and unusual siting, it resembles nearby Hardwell Castle.

Legend has it that the local inhabitants of Uffington Castle travelled the intervening 6 miles (9.7 km) to raid Cherbury Camp, where King Canute and his invading army were encamped. However, a young shepherd boy spotted them and blew his horn as a warning to the Danes. They are said to have consequently prevailed in the subsequent battle, which took place at the crossroads halfway between Charney Bassett and Buckland. The area became known as Gainfield as a result. The shepherd boy was granted all the land within the sound of his horn, around Pusey, as a reward for his vigilance.

However true or otherwise this local legend may be, the horn, known as the Pusey Horn, is now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum. There was also once an inn in Charney Bassett called the Horn Inn. It closed during the Second World War.

Excavation

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An archaeological excavation was carried out at Cherbury camp in the late 1930s. The report was published in Oxoniensia. A geophysical survey was conducted in 2007. The site is a scheduled monument.[1]

Further reading

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  • Bradford, J.S.P. (1940). "The Excavation of Cherbury Camp, 1939: An interim report". Oxoniensia. 5. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 24 December 2006.

References

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  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Cherbury camp (1015551)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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