Hill forts · South East England
Grimsbury Hill Fort
In or near Hermitage.
Grimsbury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Oscar Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grimsbury 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grimsbury Hill Fort is a hill fort located in South-East England. It is an archaeological site that provides insights into Iron Age settlement and defensive structures. The fort's remains are of significant historical interest, reflecting early British habitation and military strategy.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4471, -1.2655
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hermitage
- Postcode
- RG18 9TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury Racecourse — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/355767532 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Hill forts · 0.2 km
Hermitage
Villages · 0.9 km
Hermitage
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
Oare Common
Literary houses · 1.3 km
Cold Ash Quarry
Quarries · 1.5 km
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Brockhurst and Marlston House School
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Cold Ash War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Cold Ash
Villages · 2.5 km
Newbury Show Ground
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km
Ramsbury Corner
Archaeological sites · 3.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grimsbury Hill Fort?
- Grimsbury Hill Fort is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG18 9TY), in the parish of Hermitage.
- What is Grimsbury Hill Fort?
- Grimsbury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grimsbury Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG18 9TY.
- Is Grimsbury Hill Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Grimsbury Hill Fort is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Grimsbury Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Grimsbury Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grimsbury Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG18 9TY.