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Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common is an Iron Age fortified site located in Hampshire, England. The monument comprises a linear earthwork that defines a promontory, creating a defended enclosure characteristic of Iron Age fortification strategies. The site, known locally as St Andrew's Castle, represents an important example of Iron Age settlement and territorial control in the region, with the earthwork likely constructed to command and protect access to the Hamble estuary. Additional archaeological remains on Hamble Common contribute to the understanding of Iron Age occupation and activity in this strategically significant riverside location.
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 →
Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common is an Iron Age fortified site located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008695.
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.
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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