Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm

Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm

England
List entry 1020611
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Dorset. The site is defined by a single substantial rampart enclosing an interior area, characteristic of univallate hillfort design. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, representing a phase of fortified settlement construction across southern Britain during the first millennium BC. The earthwork survives as an upstanding archaeological feature, though the ramparts are described as slight in elevation, indicating erosion or ploughing of the original defensive banks over subsequent centuries.

Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020611. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020611.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm?

Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm 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 1020611.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort 850m north east of Busseys Stool Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross-ridge dyke on Rawston Down (9.1 km), Bowl barrow 80m west of Dormy House (9.1 km), Bowl barrow 400m ESE of Ashley Wood Golf Club House (9.3 km).

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