Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort at Castle Hill

Hillfort at Castle Hill

England
List entry 1017889
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort at Castle Hill is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Hampshire, England. The site comprises an Iron Age hillfort with substantial defensive earthworks consisting of ramparts and ditches that enclose the hilltop. The fortification dates to the Iron Age period, when such hillforts served as centres of settlement, commerce, and defence across southern Britain. The earthwork remains visible today as a prominent topographical feature, preserving evidence of prehistoric territorial organisation and settlement patterns in the Hampshire landscape.

Hillfort at Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017889. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort at Castle Hill?

Hillfort at Castle Hill is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017889.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort at Castle Hill?

Hillfort at Castle 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 1017889.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort at Castle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom (2.1 km), Bowl barrow 550m north-west of Avon Tyrrell (3.6 km), Bowl barrow at Cross Ways, Thorney Hill (3.9 km).

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