Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill earthwork

Castle Hill earthwork

England
List entry 1013290
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Hampshire, England. The site is defined by a series of concentric defensive earthworks comprising banks and ditches that encircle the hilltop, characteristic of late prehistoric fortified settlements in southern Britain. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, representing a significant example of the defensive architecture employed by Iron Age communities in the region. The earthworks remain substantially visible today, preserving evidence of the structural investment and social organisation required to construct and maintain such a substantial fortification.

Castle Hill earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013290. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill earthwork?

Castle Hill is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013290.

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 1013290.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone Cottage (0.2 km), Bowl barrow on Mottistone Common: 300m west of Longstone Cottage (0.5 km), Bowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone Farmhouse (0.7 km).

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