Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlewburton Hill

Blewburton Hill

England
List entry 1006301
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blewburton Hill is a Late Iron Age hillfort located in Berkshire, England, situated near the village of Blewbury in the Vale of the White Horse. The monument is defined by substantial defensive earthworks comprising a single rampart and ditch system that enclose the hilltop, representing a characteristic example of Iron Age settlement fortification in southern Britain. Archaeological investigation and finds evidence indicate occupation during the Late Iron Age, with the site likely serving both defensive and settlement functions during this period. The hillfort reflects the territorial and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the region and remains a significant archaeological monument of the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Blewburton Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006301. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blewburton Hill?

Blewburton Hill is a Late Iron Age hillfort located in Berkshire, England, situated near the village of Blewbury in the Vale of the White Horse. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006301.

Who is responsible for protecting Blewburton Hill?

Blewburton 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 1006301.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blewburton Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grim's Ditch; section on Aston Upthorpe Down (3 km), Two round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance Farm (3.9 km), Lowbury Hill camp (3.9 km).

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