Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA hilltop enclosed by Iron Age cross dykes, an associated field system and Bronze Age barrows at Butser Hill

A hilltop enclosed by Iron Age cross dykes, an associated field system and Bronze Age barrows at Butser Hill

England
List entry 1008692
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Overview

History & significance

Butser Hill is a hilltop monument in Hampshire containing multiple archaeological features spanning the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. The site is characterised by an Iron Age cross dyke system that encloses the summit, supplemented by associated field systems indicative of contemporary agricultural organisation and land management. Bronze Age barrows situated on the hill demonstrate earlier prehistoric use of the elevated location, suggesting continuity of settlement or ritual activity across more than a millennium. The surviving earthworks provide material evidence for the transition from Bronze Age funerary and ceremonial practice to Iron Age territorial definition and systematic land division.

A hilltop enclosed by Iron Age cross dykes, an associated field system and Bronze Age barrows at Butser Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008692. View the official record →

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What is A hilltop enclosed by Iron Age cross dykes, an associated field system and Bronze Age barrows at Butser Hill?

Butser Hill is a hilltop monument in Hampshire containing multiple archaeological features spanning the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008692.

Who is responsible for protecting A hilltop enclosed by Iron Age cross dykes, an associated field system and Bronze Age barrows at Butser Hill?

A hilltop enclosed by Iron Age cross dykes, an associated field system and Bronze Age barrows at Butser Hill 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 1008692.

What other scheduled monuments are near A hilltop enclosed by Iron Age cross dykes, an associated field system and Bronze Age barrows at Butser Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British and Iron Age buildings, field system and hollow ways in the southern part of Holt Down Plantation (2.3 km), Romano-British village (3.1 km), Bowl barrow 310m north of Leydene House (3.7 km).

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