Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHickley Wood hillfort

Hickley Wood hillfort

England
List entry 1017888
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hickley Wood hillfort is a Late Iron Age fortified settlement located in Hampshire, England. The site is defined by its distinctive defensive earthwork consisting of a single bank and ditch arrangement typical of Iron Age hillforts in southern England. The fortification encloses an interior plateau suitable for settlement and the storage of agricultural surplus, reflecting the defensive and economic needs of Iron Age communities. Like many Hampshire hillforts, Hickley Wood represents an important phase of proto-historic settlement in the region prior to the Roman conquest of Britain.

Hickley Wood hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017888. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hickley Wood hillfort?

Hickley Wood hillfort is a Late Iron Age fortified settlement located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017888.

Who is responsible for protecting Hickley Wood hillfort?

Hickley Wood hillfort 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 1017888.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hickley Wood hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netley Castle (5.5 km), Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common (7.6 km), Bowl barrow 630m north of Hardley Bridge (10 km).

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