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 multivallate Iron Age hillfort situated in Surrey, England. The monument comprises a series of defensive banks and ditches arranged in concentric patterns, characteristic of later prehistoric fortified settlements in southern Britain. Dating to the Iron Age period, the site reflects the defensive engineering and settlement strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the region. The earthwork remains substantially preserved and constitutes an important archaeological record of prehistoric fortification practices in Surrey.

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 multivallate Iron Age hillfort situated 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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