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Lewesdon hillfort is an Iron Age fortification located in west Dorset, positioned on elevated terrain northeast of Brimbley Coombe Farm. The site is defined by substantial defensive earthworks comprising banks and ditches that enclose an irregular hilltop enclosure, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Dating to the later Iron Age period, the hillfort represents a significant example of prehistoric fortified settlement in Dorset, reflecting the military and territorial organization of Iron Age communities. The monument remains a scheduled ancient monument and retains considerable archaeological potential for understanding settlement hierarchies and defensive strategies in southwest England during the pre-Roman period.
Lewesdon hillfort, 525m north east of Brimbley Coombe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017034. View the official record →
Lewesdon hillfort is an Iron Age fortification located in west Dorset, positioned on elevated terrain northeast of Brimbley Coombe Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017034.
Lewesdon hillfort, 525m north east of Brimbley Coombe 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 1017034.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pilsdon Pen hillfort and associated remains (2.5 km), Bowl barrow 230m north east of Great Strode House (3.1 km), Marshwood Castle (4.8 km).
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