Where is Chilcombe Hill Hillfort?

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9EJ), in the parish of Askerswell.

How do I get to Chilcombe Hill Hillfort?

The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 9EJ.

Is Chilcombe Hill Hillfort a protected site?

Yes — Chilcombe Hill Hillfort is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Chilcombe Hill Hillfort free to visit?

Yes, Chilcombe Hill Hillfort is free to enter.

How do I get to Chilcombe Hill Hillfort?

Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9EJ. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.

Hill forts · South West England

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort

In or near Litton Cheney.

Free admission

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Fields on Askerswell Down - geograph.org.uk - 2162194 — Sarah Charlesworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton · 9.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

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

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in South-West England. This archaeological site features earthworks that date back to the Iron Age, reflecting the region's historical significance.

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

Coordinates: 50.7252, -2.6670
District: Dorset
Parish: Askerswell
Postcode: DT2 9EJ
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton — 9.2 km

Sources

osm: node/2441948152 (ODbL)

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