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Burrough Hill Iron Age hill fort is an ancient defensive settlement located in Leicestershire, dating to the Iron Age period. The fort occupies a prominent hilltop position and is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising multiple banks and ditches that enclose the summit. Archaeological investigation and artefactual evidence indicate occupation and use spanning the Iron Age, establishing it as a significant settlement of this period in the East Midlands region. The site represents an important example of Iron Age hillfort construction and settlement strategy in the broader landscape of prehistoric Britain.
Burrough Iron Age hill fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012441. View the official record →
Burrough Hill Iron Age hill fort is an ancient defensive settlement located in Leicestershire, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012441.
Burrough Iron Age hill fort 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 1012441.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lowesby deserted medieval village with three fishponds (5.6 km), Roman villa 200m south of Station Cottages (5.6 km), Whatborough deserted medieval village (6 km).
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