Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort on King John's Hill

Hillfort on King John's Hill

England
List entry 1020314
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort on King John's Hill is a univallate Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Hampshire. The site comprises a single substantial defensive bank with an external ditch, enclosing an area of approximately three acres on the summit of the hill. Pottery and artefactual evidence indicate occupation during the Iron Age, consistent with the broader pattern of hillfort construction and use across southern England during this period. The monument survives as a significant upstanding earthwork that contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement and territorial organisation in Hampshire.

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?

Hillfort on King John's Hill is a univallate Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Hampshire. 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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