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Exploded Napoleonic practice redoubt on Butter Hill is a fortification dating from the Napoleonic Wars period, constructed as part of Britain's military preparations against the threat of French invasion. The site comprises the remains of a small defensive earthwork located in Berkshire, demonstrating the practical training and experimental approaches undertaken by British forces during the early nineteenth century. The redoubt's designation as "exploded" reflects its use as a practice fortification where military techniques and artillery placement were tested and refined. The surviving earthwork preserves evidence of this significant period in Britain's military history and defensive strategy.
Exploded Napoleonic practice redoubt on Butter Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017785. View the official record →
Exploded Napoleonic practice redoubt on Butter Hill is a fortification dating from the Napoleonic Wars period, constructed as part of Britain's military preparations against the threat of French invasion. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017785.
Exploded Napoleonic practice redoubt on Butter 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 1017785.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wickham Bushes Romano-British settlement (0.8 km), Windmill Stem mound in Bramshill Forest (0.9 km), Napoleonic practice redoubt and later practice trenches on Wagbullock Hill (1.1 km).
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