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Balksbury hillfort is a univallate Iron Age fortification situated near Andover in Hampshire, England. The site comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an area of approximately 3.2 hectares, positioned on elevated ground that commands views across the Test Valley. Archaeological evidence and typological assessment place the hillfort's construction within the Iron Age period, likely during the Middle to Late Iron Age. The monument represents a significant example of hillfort settlement hierarchy in the Hampshire landscape and demonstrates the defensive and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in central southern England.
Balksbury hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018562. View the official record →
Balksbury hillfort is a univallate Iron Age fortification situated near Andover in Hampshire, England. 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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