Castle Hill

England
List entry 1001885
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a Iron Age hillfort located near Odiham in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular enclosure defined by a single bank and ditch, occupying a naturally elevated position that commands views across the surrounding landscape. The hillfort dates to the Iron Age period, likely constructed during the later prehistoric era when such fortified settlements served as centres of settlement, trade, and defence. The earthwork remains substantially visible today as a scheduled ancient monument, providing evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Hampshire region.

Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001885. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill?

Castle Hill is a Iron Age hillfort located near Odiham in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001885.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill?

Castle 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 1001885.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netley Castle (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 740m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery (9.6 km), Bowl barrow 700m west of Foxhill Farm. Part of Foxhill round barrow cemetery (9.6 km).

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