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Soldier's Ring is a univallate hillfort located near Merstham in Surrey, England. The monument consists of a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing approximately 1.3 hectares on elevated ground, and is believed to date from the Iron Age period. The site's name derives from local tradition rather than documented historical association with military occupation. The hillfort represents a modest example of Iron Age settlement fortification in the South East, though limited archaeological investigation has been conducted at the site to establish its precise chronology and function with certainty.
Soldier's Ring hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007885. View the official record →
Soldier's Ring is a univallate hillfort located near Merstham in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007885.
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.
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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