Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort
In or near Tilton on the Hill.
Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This fortification dates back to the Iron Age and is known for its well-preserved earthworks. It provides insight into the defensive structures used during this period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6998, -0.8758
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Somerby
- Postcode
- LE14 2QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray — 6.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/1031712210 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort?
- Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14 2QZ), in the parish of Somerby.
- What is Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort?
- Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14 2QZ.
- Is Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14 2QZ.