Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort on King John's Hill

Hillfort on King John's Hill

England
List entry 1020314
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

King John's Hill is a hillfort located in Hampshire, England. The site occupies a prominent position on elevated ground and represents defensive earthwork construction characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in southern England. The hillfort is scheduled as an ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance and protected status within the national heritage record. Its precise chronology and constructional phases, like many Hampshire hillforts, relate to the Iron Age period when such fortified settlements served as centres of territorial control and community organisation across the region.

Hillfort on King John's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort on King John's Hill?

King John's Hill is a hillfort located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020314.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort on King John's Hill?

Hillfort on King John's 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 1020314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort on King John's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery, Roman road and hollow ways 200m south west of Woolmer Cottages (6.3 km), Round barrow cemetery on Woolmer Down, 540m south of Woolmer Pond Cottage (6.9 km), Bowl barrow 820m ESE of Woolmer Pond Cottage (7 km).

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