Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort at Castle Hill

Hillfort at Castle Hill

England
List entry 1017889
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort at Castle Hill is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Hampshire, England. The site comprises the defensive banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age hillforts, representing a significant phase of settlement and fortification in southern Britain during the centuries preceding the Roman conquest. The earthwork's physical structure demonstrates the substantial investment of labour required for its construction and maintenance, indicative of the social organisation and hierarchical authority present in Iron Age communities. The hillfort's strategic position reflects the concerns of its builders with territorial control and defence during a period of increasing social complexity in prehistoric Hampshire.

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 earthwork monument 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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