Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Catherine's Hill hillfort

St Catherine's Hill hillfort

England
List entry 1016489
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

St Catherine's Hill is a univallate hillfort situated near Christchurch in Hampshire, England. The site is defined by a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an area of approximately 3.5 hectares, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications in southern Britain. Archaeological evidence and morphological analysis suggest the hillfort dates to the Iron Age, likely constructed during the later prehistoric period when hillforts served defensive, administrative, or communal functions across Wessex and the broader south coast region. The site's prominent topographical position on elevated ground provided natural advantages for surveillance and control of the surrounding landscape.

St Catherine's Hill hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016489. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Catherine's Hill hillfort?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting St Catherine's Hill hillfort?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Catherine's Hill hillfort?

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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