Fort Grange

England
List entry 1001807
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fort Grange is a Late Bronze Age hillfort located near Hayling Island in Hampshire. The site is defined by substantial defensive earthworks comprising a single bank and ditch enclosure, characteristic of fortified settlements from the later prehistoric period. Archaeological investigation and artefactual evidence indicate occupation and use during the Late Bronze Age, reflecting the strategic importance of this coastal location during a period of significant social and economic development in southern Britain. The monument represents a rare and well-preserved example of Bronze Age fortification in the Hampshire landscape.

Fort Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001807. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fort Grange?

Fort Grange is a Late Bronze Age hillfort located near Hayling Island in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001807.

Who is responsible for protecting Fort Grange?

Fort Grange 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 1001807.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fort Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including No 1 Battery, Stokes Bay Lines (1.3 km), No. 5 Battery, Stokes Bay Lines (2.6 km), Gunboat Traverser System (2.9 km).

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