Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWinkelbury Hill earthworks

Winkelbury Hill earthworks

England
List entry 1005585
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Winkelbury Hill is a univallate hillfort situated in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Iron Age. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an approximately circular area on elevated ground, a configuration typical of many smaller hillforts of the later prehistoric period. Archaeological survey and investigation have identified occupation and use patterns consistent with the later Iron Age, though the precise chronology of its construction and abandonment remains subject to scholarly refinement. The earthwork represents a significant element of Wiltshire's Iron Age settlement hierarchy and settlement pattern evidence.

Winkelbury Hill earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005585. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Winkelbury Hill earthworks?

Winkelbury Hill is a univallate hillfort situated in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005585.

Who is responsible for protecting Winkelbury Hill earthworks?

Winkelbury Hill earthworks 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 1005585.

What other scheduled monuments are near Winkelbury Hill earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m south of Plantation Farm (8.8 km), Long barrows SE of Thickthorn Farm (9.1 km), Bowl barrow 570m south of Plantation Farm (9.2 km).

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