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St Catherine's Hill is a univallate hillfort situated near Christchurch in Hampshire, England. The monument dates to the Iron Age, with evidence suggesting occupation and fortification during the later prehistoric period. The hillfort is defined by a single defensive ditch and bank enclosing the summit of the hill, a characteristic feature of hillforts constructed during the Iron Age. The site commands significant views across the surrounding landscape, a typical strategic advantage sought by Iron Age communities in southern Britain.
St Catherine's Hill hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016489. View the official record →
St Catherine's Hill is a univallate hillfort situated near Christchurch in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016489.
St Catherine's Hill 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 1016489.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 200m east of Twyford Pumping Station (2.9 km), Pumping station (3 km), Twyford Roman villa (3.3 km).
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