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Balksbury hillfort is a Iron Age fortified settlement located near Andover in Hampshire. The site is defined by a single substantial defensive rampart enclosing an oval plan, with evidence of occupation dating to the later Iron Age period. Archaeological investigation has revealed domestic structures and artefactual material consistent with settlement activity, though the precise chronology and duration of occupation remain subjects of scholarly interpretation. The hillfort represents a significant example of Iron Age territorial organisation and defence in the Hampshire landscape.
Balksbury hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018562. View the official record →
Balksbury hillfort is a Iron Age fortified settlement located near Andover in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018562.
Balksbury hillfort 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 1018562.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m south east of Waters Down Farm (7 km), The Moat (7.3 km), Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 400m north of Chattis Hill House (8.9 km).
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