Scheduled Monuments›England›Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'

Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'

England

List entry 1010012

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England

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Overview

History & significance

Five Barrows is a partially constructed Iron Age promontory fort situated on Chillerton Down in Hampshire. The site comprises a substantial rampart and ditch system that defines the defended area, though archaeological evidence indicates the fortification was never completed. The earthwork's positioning on the promontory exploits the natural topography to provide defensive advantage, with the artificial defences supplementing the natural slopes. Dating to the Iron Age period, the site represents an important example of hillfort construction practices and settlement strategy in southern Britain, offering insight into both the ambitions and the practical constraints faced by Iron Age communities.

Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010012. View the official record →

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What is Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'?

Five Barrows is a partially constructed Iron Age promontory fort situated on Chillerton Down in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010012.

Who is responsible for protecting Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'?

Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows' 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 1010012.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 730m north east of Presford Farm known as `Sheards Barrow' (1.3 km), Bowl barrow 525m east of Stone Place Farm (1.9 km), Moated site 100m north east of Wolverton Manor (2.9 km).

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Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Bowl barrow 730m north east of Presford Farm known as `Sheards Barrow'

1.3 km

Bowl barrow 525m east of Stone Place Farm

1.9 km

Moated site 100m north east of Wolverton Manor

2.9 km

Rock Roman villa

5.6 km

Bowl barrow on St Catherine's Down, 680m north of lighthouse on St Catherine's Hill

6.2 km

Bowl barrow 600m north west of Ladyacre Farm

6.8 km

Bowl barrow, lime kiln, and a medieval lighthouse forming the west tower of an oratory, all set within a medieval enclosure on St Catherine's Hill

6.8 km

Medieval settlement remains and moated site at Stenbury Manor

6.8 km

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