Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Hill earthwork, Chessington

Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington

England
List entry 1002018
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington is a Iron Age hillfort located in Surrey, England. The site consists of a roughly circular enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements of southern Britain. The earthwork has been subject to some degradation over time but remains a significant archaeological monument that provides evidence of Iron Age occupation and settlement patterns in the region. Its strategic position reflects the typical siting of such fortifications during the pre-Roman period.

Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002018. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington?

Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington is a Iron Age hillfort located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002018.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington?

Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington 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 1002018.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill earthwork, Chessington?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp in Ashtead Forest (3.8 km), Earthworks near St Giles' Church (5.4 km), Medieval moated site, The Mounts, Pachesham Farm (6.7 km).

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