Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillbury hillfort

Hillbury hillfort

England
List entry 1017797
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillbury hillfort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located near Albury in Surrey, England. The site is defined by a single massive rampart with an external ditch, enclosing an oval area of approximately 3.5 hectares on the summit of the chalk ridge. Dating to the Iron Age, the hillfort represents a form of defensive settlement characteristic of southern Britain during the pre-Roman period. The earthworks remain substantially visible today, though somewhat reduced by later agricultural activity and tree planting on the site.

Hillbury hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017797. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillbury hillfort?

Hillbury hillfort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located near Albury in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017797.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillbury hillfort?

Hillbury 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 1017797.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillbury hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Saxon fortified centre at Eashing (4.8 km), Bridge, east end of Tilford Common (5 km), Bridge, north end of Tilford Green (5.1 km).

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