Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age promontory fort in Castlehill Wood

Iron Age promontory fort in Castlehill Wood

England
List entry 1017997
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Castlehill Wood promontory fort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Surrey, England. The site comprises a hillfort positioned to exploit the natural topography of the promontory, with defensive banks and ditches constructed to protect the settlement from approach. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort represents the type of fortified settlement that was characteristic of southern British communities during the pre-Roman Iron Age. The earthworks remain substantially visible within the woodland setting, forming an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement and territorial control in the Surrey region.

Iron Age promontory fort in Castlehill Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017997. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Iron Age promontory fort in Castlehill Wood?

Castlehill Wood promontory fort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017997.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age promontory fort in Castlehill Wood?

Iron Age promontory fort in Castlehill Wood 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 1017997.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age promontory fort in Castlehill Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Ivy Mill Lane (1.7 km), Bowl barrow in south end of Hilly Field (1.7 km), Bowl barrow at the north end of Hilly Field (1.8 km).

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