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High Rocks is a multivallate hillfort located near Tunbridge Wells in Sussex, England, situated at approximately 309 metres east-south-east of High Rocks Inn. The site comprises Iron Age defensive earthworks consisting of multiple ramparts and ditches that fortify an elevated promontory position. Archaeological investigation has identified associated prehistoric rock shelters within the vicinity, indicating human occupation extending into earlier periods. The monument represents a significant example of Iron Age hillfort construction in the Weald region, demonstrating the defensive strategies and territorial control practices of the period.
Prehistoric rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort at High Rocks, 309m ESE of High Rocks Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003816. View the official record →
High Rocks is a multivallate hillfort located near Tunbridge Wells in Sussex, England, situated at approximately 309 metres east-south-east of High Rocks Inn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003816.
Prehistoric rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort at High Rocks, 309m ESE of High Rocks Inn 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 1003816.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric rock shelters and a multivallate hillfort at High Rocks, 309m ESE of High Rocks Inn (0 km), Medieval moated site and post-Medieval ice-house, Moat Farm (2 km), Medieval moated site, Groombridge Place (2.9 km).
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