Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall multivallate hillfort on Pulpit Hill

Small multivallate hillfort on Pulpit Hill

England
List entry 1013937
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pulpit Hill is a small multivallate hillfort located in Buckinghamshire, England, dating to the Iron Age. The site is defined by multiple defensive ramparts and ditches that encircle the hilltop, a characteristic feature of Iron Age fortified settlements in southern Britain. The hillfort's relatively modest size and defensive architecture suggest it served as a local centre of control and possibly refuge during the late prehistoric period. The monument remains a significant archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Chiltern region.

Small multivallate hillfort on Pulpit Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Small multivallate hillfort on Pulpit Hill?

Pulpit Hill is a small multivallate hillfort located in Buckinghamshire, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013937.

Who is responsible for protecting Small multivallate hillfort on Pulpit Hill?

Small multivallate hillfort on Pulpit 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 1013937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small multivallate hillfort on Pulpit Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 176m long section south west of White House Farm (4.7 km), Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 1.13km long section from Grymsdyke Manor to RAF High Wycombe (5.8 km), Bowl barrow on Lodge Hill, 650m east of Old Callow Down Farm (6.3 km).

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