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Burrough Iron Age hill fort is a univallate hillfort situated on high ground in Leicestershire, dating to the Iron Age period. The site is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch that encloses approximately two hectares of the summit. Archaeological investigation and survey have revealed evidence of Iron Age occupation within the enclosed area, reflecting the settlement patterns and defensive strategies characteristic of prehistoric communities in the English Midlands during the later pre-Roman Iron Age.
Burrough Iron Age hill fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012441. View the official record →
Burrough Iron Age hill fort is a univallate hillfort situated on high ground 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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