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Beacon Hill is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Leicestershire, commanding a prominent position that would have served defensive and administrative functions during the late prehistoric period. The monument comprises a substantial enclosure defined by earthwork defences, with associated linear boundary features that extend from the main hillfort, suggesting land organisation and territorial control across the surrounding landscape. The site's prominence and structural complexity indicate it held significance as a regional centre during the Iron Age occupation of the East Midlands. The earthwork remains, though reduced by subsequent agricultural use, continue to form a distinctive landscape feature marking this important prehistoric settlement.
Beacon Hill hillfort, enclosure and linear boundary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008835. View the official record →
Beacon Hill is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Leicestershire, commanding a prominent position that would have served defensive and administrative functions during the late prehistoric period. 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 LEICESTERSHIRE 195 (7.2 km).
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