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The Great Britain Guide

Hill forts · South East England

Beacon Hill Hillfort

In or near Ecchinswell.

Free admission4.8 · 57 Google reviews

Beacon Hill Hillfort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Beacon Hill trig point detail - geograph.org.uk - 7499424

Oscar Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Whitchurch · 8.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Beacon Hill Hillfort is a hill fort located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Burghclere Beacon SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Beacon Hill Hillfort is a historic hill-fort located in South-East England. This ancient site features earthworks that date back to the Iron Age, showcasing the strategic importance of elevated positions in prehistoric Britain.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.3125, -1.3447
County
Hampshire
Parish
Burghclere
Postcode
RG20 9LP
Parliamentary constituency
North West Hampshire
Nearest railway station
Whitchurch8.3 km

Sources

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Historic pubs · South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beacon Hill Hillfort?
Beacon Hill Hillfort is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 9LP), in the parish of Burghclere.
What is Beacon Hill Hillfort?
Beacon Hill Hillfort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Beacon Hill Hillfort?
The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 9LP.
Is Beacon Hill Hillfort a protected site?
Yes — Beacon Hill Hillfort is part of the Burghclere Beacon SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Beacon Hill Hillfort free to visit?
Yes, Beacon Hill Hillfort is free to enter.
How do I get to Beacon Hill Hillfort?
Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 9LP. It sits within the North West Hampshire parliamentary constituency.