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Wain's Hill is a univallate hillfort situated in Somerset, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The monument is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch enclosure that crowns the hilltop, a characteristic feature of smaller Iron Age fortifications in the Southwest of England. The earthworks remain visible as a slight but discernible topographical feature across the hilltop, indicating the fort's original defensive perimeter. Such univallate hillforts served as territorial markers, refuge settlements, or centres of local authority during the Iron Age, though the specific function and occupation history of Wain's Hill remain to be fully established through archaeological investigation.
Slight univallate hillfort at Wain's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007908. View the official record →
Wain's Hill is a univallate hillfort situated in Somerset, England, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007908.
Slight univallate hillfort at Wain's Hill 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 1007908.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Minor Romano-British villa 650m north-east of Hewish Farm (5.6 km), Cross in St Lawrence's churchyard (5.8 km), Wick St Lawrence village cross (5.8 km).
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