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This site is a multivallate hillfort of Iron Age date located near North Eggardon Farm in Dorset. The hillfort is defined by multiple defensive earthwork ramparts arranged concentrically around its interior, a characteristic feature of later prehistoric fortified settlements in southern Britain. The presence of two bowl barrows within the hillfort indicates Bronze Age ceremonial activity at the location prior to the construction of the Iron Age defences, demonstrating long-term use of the site across successive prehistoric periods. The monument survives as a significant landscape feature documenting Iron Age settlement and defensive practices in Dorset.
Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002684. View the official record →
This site is a multivallate hillfort of Iron Age date located near North Eggardon Farm in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002684.
Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm 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 1002684.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows on Tulk's Hill 800m north of East Bexington Farm (8 km), Abbotsbury Castle (camp) (8.3 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (8.7 km).
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Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.