Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages

Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages

England
List entry 1016895
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dungeon Hill is a hillfort situated in Dorset with associated strip lynchets indicating later agricultural use of the site. The hillfort itself dates to the Iron Age, representing a period of significant settlement and defensive construction in southern Britain. The strip lynchets, visible as parallel ridges on the hillside, represent medieval or post-medieval agricultural terracing, demonstrating the continued exploitation of the hilltop location for farming purposes long after the hillfort's defensive function had ceased. The monument illustrates the palimpsest of land use characteristic of many prominent topographic features in the English landscape, where Iron Age fortifications were subsequently adapted for agricultural activity.

Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016895. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages?

Dungeon Hill is a hillfort situated in Dorset with associated strip lynchets indicating later agricultural use of the site. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016895.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages?

Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages 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 1016895.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort and later strip lynchets on Dungeon Hill, 500m north of Castle Hill Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Green Hill 400m north of Pound Farm (8.1 km), Barrow on College Down (8.2 km), Ancient settlement SW of Incombe Wood (8.6 km).

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