Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort at Castle Piece

Hillfort at Castle Piece

England
List entry 1016716
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort at Castle Piece is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Hampshire. The site consists of a univallate hillfort, defined by a single defensive rampart and ditch, which would have served as a stronghold for a local community during the prehistoric period. The earthwork survives as an upstanding monument, preserving evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive architecture in the region. Its designation reflects its archaeological importance as a scheduled ancient monument within Hampshire's landscape of prehistoric hillforts.

Hillfort at Castle Piece is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016716. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort at Castle Piece?

Hillfort at Castle Piece is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016716.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort at Castle Piece?

Hillfort at Castle Piece 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 1016716.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort at Castle Piece?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Church Moor, 700m north of Long Pond (6.1 km), Bell barrow 200m east of Slap Bottom (7 km), Bowl barrow 980m north-west of Wilverley Post (7.2 km).

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