Hill forts · South West England
Eggardon Hill Fort
In or near Litton Cheney.
Eggardon Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Edmund Shaw — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Eggardon Hill Fort 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eggardon Hill & Luccas Farm SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eggardon Hill Fort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in South-West England, postcode DT6. This ancient site features earthen ramparts that date back to the Iron Age, showcasing the strategic importance of the location. It offers significant archaeological interest and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7504, -2.6513
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Askerswell
- Postcode
- DT6 3ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1297 489481
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 6.6 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/48404229 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eggardon Hill Fort?
- Eggardon Hill Fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 3ST), in the parish of Askerswell.
- What is Eggardon Hill Fort?
- Eggardon Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eggardon Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 3ST.
- Is Eggardon Hill Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Eggardon Hill Fort is part of the Eggardon Hill & Luccas Farm SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Eggardon Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Eggardon Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eggardon Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 3ST.