Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPromontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common

Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common

England
List entry 1008695
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Andrew's Castle is a castle site on Hamble Common in Hampshire, England, defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork that encloses a promontory. The earthwork comprises a substantial ditch and bank system that defended a strategically positioned headland, likely dating to the Iron Age period when such fortified enclosures served defensive and administrative functions. The site retains additional archaeological remains associated with later occupation and use. The combination of prehistoric earthworks with castle-period activity demonstrates long-term significance and reuse of this defensible location through successive historical periods.

Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common?

St Andrew's Castle is a castle site on Hamble Common in Hampshire, England, defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork that encloses a promontory. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008695.

Who is responsible for protecting Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common?

Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common 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 1008695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Calshot Castle: a 16th century artillery castle (3.8 km), Moated site, fishponds and associated settlement site, 200m west of Holbury Manor (6 km), Bowl barrow 250m north-east of Hardley Bridge (6.1 km).

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