Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount

Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount

England
List entry 1019122
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount is a prehistoric earthwork monument situated in Hampshire. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval defensive enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch system, characteristic of Iron Age hill fort construction or earlier Bronze Age settlement patterns typical of the region. The earthwork's precise dating and functional purpose remain subjects of archaeological study, though its morphology and location on elevated terrain suggest a role in territorial control or community defence during the later prehistoric period. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important element of Hampshire's prehistoric landscape archaeology.

Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019122. View the official record →

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What is Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount?

Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount is a prehistoric earthwork monument situated in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019122.

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount?

Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount 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 1019122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of round barrows at Withering Corner (0.6 km), Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1000m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (0.7 km), Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood (2.5 km).

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