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Woolsbarrow is a hillfort situated on Bloxworth Heath in Dorset. The monument consists of a univallate enclosure, defended by a single bank and ditch, and dates to the Iron Age period. The site occupies a prominent position on the heathland, commanding views across the surrounding landscape, which would have made it strategically significant for settlement and defence during prehistoric times. Like many Dorset hillforts, Woolsbarrow represents an important element of the region's Iron Age settlement pattern and territorial organisation.
Woolsbarrow, a hillfort on Bloxworth Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018437. View the official record →
Woolsbarrow is a hillfort situated on Bloxworth Heath in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018437.
Woolsbarrow, a hillfort on Bloxworth Heath 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 1018437.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Rookery Cottages (9.4 km), The Drinking Barrow, forming part of the Grange Heath round barrow cemetery (9.5 km), Bowl barrow 250m north-west of Rookery Cottages (9.5 km).
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