Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSlight univallate hillfort on Swinhope Hill 430m north west of Glen Innes House

Slight univallate hillfort on Swinhope Hill 430m north west of Glen Innes House

England
List entry 1018839
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Overview

History & significance

Slight univallate hillfort on Swinhope Hill 430m north west of Glen Innes House is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Lincolnshire. The monument comprises a single rampart enclosing an area of raised ground, characteristic of univallate hillfort construction in Iron Age Britain. The earthwork, though modest in surviving relief, represents a defensive settlement typical of the later prehistoric period in the East Midlands region. The site's location on elevated terrain reflects the strategic positioning favoured by Iron Age communities in establishing control over the surrounding landscape.

Slight univallate hillfort on Swinhope Hill 430m north west of Glen Innes House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018839. View the official record →

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What is Slight univallate hillfort on Swinhope Hill 430m north west of Glen Innes House?

Slight univallate hillfort on Swinhope Hill 430m north west of Glen Innes House is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018839.

Who is responsible for protecting Slight univallate hillfort on Swinhope Hill 430m north west of Glen Innes House?

Slight univallate hillfort on Swinhope Hill 430m north west of Glen Innes House 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 1018839.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slight univallate hillfort on Swinhope Hill 430m north west of Glen Innes House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of the Medieval Settlement of West Wykeham (6.2 km), Bowl barrow 100m south west of Gally Hill Farm (6.5 km), Remains of the Medieval Settlement of East Wykeham (6.6 km).

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