Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill earthwork

Castle Hill earthwork

England
List entry 1002286
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Sussex, England, comprising an earthwork of Iron Age date. The site consists of a defensive enclosure formed by banks and ditches, characteristic of the hillfort tradition practised across southern Britain during the later Iron Age period. Its physical configuration and archaeological context indicate it served a significant settlement or defensive function during prehistoric times, though detailed excavation records and specific chronological refinement remain limited in the public scholarly record. The monument survives as an important example of Iron Age settlement archaeology within the Sussex landscape.

Castle Hill earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill earthwork?

Castle Hill is a scheduled ancient monument located in Sussex, England, comprising an earthwork of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002286.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill earthwork?

Castle Hill earthwork 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 1002286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heathy Brow round barrows (2.4 km), Round barrow S of Breaky Bottom (3 km), Highdole Hill, Romano-British settlement (3.1 km).

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