Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWoolbury Ring, Stockbridge

Woolbury Ring, Stockbridge

England
List entry 1003531
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woolbury Ring is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Stockbridge in Hampshire. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an approximately circular interior, typical of the Iron Age period, likely dating to the first millennium BC. The site occupies a commanding position on high ground overlooking the valley, a characteristic location for such hillforts of southern Britain. The earthwork remains substantially preserved as an upstanding archaeological feature, representing a significant example of Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture in the Hampshire landscape.

Woolbury Ring, Stockbridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003531. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woolbury Ring, Stockbridge?

Woolbury Ring is a univallate Iron Age hillfort located near Stockbridge in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003531.

Who is responsible for protecting Woolbury Ring, Stockbridge?

Woolbury Ring, Stockbridge 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 1003531.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woolbury Ring, Stockbridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ashley Wood camp (5.4 km), Roman villa in Cow Down Copse (6.2 km), Bowl barrow on Ashley Down Plantation, 1010m south west of Forest of Bere Farm (6.2 km).

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