Mountains & hills · South West England
Eggardon Hill
In or near Litton Cheney.
Eggardon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 6.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Eggardon Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eggardon Hill is a prominent hill located in South-West England. It is noted for its archaeological significance, featuring remnants of an Iron Age hillfort. The site offers expansive views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and historical importance, attracting visitors interested in both leisure and heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7442, -2.6414
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- West Compton
- Postcode
- DT2 0EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 6.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609575 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Eggardon Hill disc barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.6 km
Eggardon Hill disc barrow
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Eggardon Hill Fort
Hill forts · 1.0 km
Eggardon Hill Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Compton Abbas
Villages · 2.1 km
Chilcombe Hill Hillfort
Hill forts · 2.8 km
Camp on Chilcombe Hill
Vineyards · 2.8 km
Part of a Later Iron Age or Romano-British settlement 590m north west of Compton Barn
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
Powerstock Castle
Literary houses · 3.3 km
Bride Valley Vineyard
Vineyards · 3.4 km
Standing stone 700m south east of North Barn Farm
Windmills · 3.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Eggardon Hill disc barrow
Eggardon Hill disc barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Eggardon Hill disc barrow
Eggardon Hill disc barrow — archaeological in england south west.
📷 3Hill forts · South West England
Eggardon Hill Fort
Eggardon Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Eggardon Hill Fort
Eggardon Hill Fort — archaeological in england south west.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm
Large multivallate hillfort containing two bowl barrows 855m north east of North Eggardon Farm — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eggardon Hill?
- Eggardon Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 0EY), in the parish of West Compton.
- What is Eggardon Hill?
- Eggardon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Eggardon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 0EY.
- Is Eggardon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Eggardon Hill is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Eggardon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 0EY.