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Maiden Bower is a univallate hillfort situated near Maulden in Bedfordshire, England. The monument dates to the Iron Age and is defined by a single substantial defensive earthwork consisting of a bank and ditch that encloses approximately two hectares. The hillfort occupies a commanding position on high ground, typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in southern Britain, and would have functioned as a focal point for local settlement and possibly served defensive purposes during periods of conflict. Archaeological investigations have recovered artefactual evidence consistent with Iron Age occupation, though the site remains incompletely excavated and continues to merit scholarly attention.
Maiden Bower hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015593. View the official record →
Maiden Bower is a univallate hillfort situated near Maulden in Bedfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015593.
Maiden Bower hillfort 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 1015593.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Ivinghoe Beacon Hill, 230m east of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemetery (6.6 km), A slight univallate hillfort and bowl barrow on Ivinghoe Beacon Hill (6.7 km), Bowl barrow on Ivinghoe Hills, 240m south of Ivinghoe Beacon trig pillar: part of the Beacon Hill round barrow cemetery (6.9 km).
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