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Beacon Hill hillfort, enclosure and linear boundary is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Leicestershire, England. The site comprises an Iron Age hillfort with associated earthwork defences, including an enclosure and linear boundary features that are characteristic of settlement organisation during the later prehistoric period. The hillfort's defensive works are traceable as substantial earthen banks and ditches, reflecting the typical construction methods employed during Iron Age fortification. The monument represents an important example of Iron Age settlement archaeology in the East Midlands, providing evidence of the hierarchical organisation and territorial control that characterised British Iron Age society.
Beacon Hill hillfort, enclosure and linear boundary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008835. View the official record →
Beacon Hill hillfort, enclosure and linear boundary is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008835.
Beacon Hill hillfort, enclosure and linear boundary 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 1008835.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle and manorial complex at Groby (7 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (7.1 km), 'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195 (7.2 km).
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