Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSoldier's Ring hillfort

Soldier's Ring hillfort

England
List entry 1007885
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Soldier's Ring is a hillfort located in Surrey, England, situated on elevated ground that offered defensive advantages in antiquity. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch system characteristic of Iron Age fortifications. Dating to the Iron Age period, the hillfort represents the settlement and defensive infrastructure typical of the late pre-Roman British landscape. The monument's earthwork remains, though modified by subsequent land use, preserve evidence of the topographical and structural strategies employed by Iron Age communities in southeast England.

Soldier's Ring hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007885. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Soldier's Ring hillfort?

Soldier's Ring is a hillfort located in Surrey, England, situated on elevated ground that offered defensive advantages in antiquity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007885.

Who is responsible for protecting Soldier's Ring hillfort?

Soldier's Ring hillfort 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 1007885.

What other scheduled monuments are near Soldier's Ring hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge, north end of Tilford Green (2.8 km), Bridge, east end of Tilford Common (2.8 km), Elstead Bridge (3.5 km).

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