Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount

Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount

England
List entry 1019122
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount is a prehistoric fortified settlement situated in Hampshire. The monument consists of a roughly circular or oval defensive earthwork defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts of southern England. The enclosure occupies a commanding position on elevated terrain, a siting strategy typical of defensive settlements from the Late Bronze Age or Iron Age period. Such hillforts served as focal points for settlement, storage, and refuge, reflecting the social organisation and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in Hampshire.

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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Questions & answers

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

Hilltop enclosure 190m north west of Farley Mount is a prehistoric fortified settlement 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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