Hill forts · South West England
Chalbury Hill Fort
In or near Preston.
Chalbury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Searle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chalbury Hill Fort 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: Chalbury Hill and Quarry SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chalbury Hill Fort is a hill fort located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance as an ancient defensive structure. The fort's earthworks and layout reflect the military architecture of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6537, -2.4335
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT3 6NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/46809842 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chalbury Hill Fort?
- Chalbury Hill Fort is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 6NL), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Chalbury Hill Fort?
- Chalbury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chalbury Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT3 6NL.
- Is Chalbury Hill Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Chalbury Hill Fort is part of the Chalbury Hill and Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chalbury Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Chalbury Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chalbury Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 6NL.