Where is Poundbury Hill Fort?

Poundbury Hill Fort is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 2PL), in the parish of Dorchester.

How do I get to Poundbury Hill Fort?

The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 2PL.

Is Poundbury Hill Fort a protected site?

Yes — Poundbury Hill Fort is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Poundbury Hill Fort free to visit?

Yes, Poundbury Hill Fort is free to enter.

How do I get to Poundbury Hill Fort?

The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 2PL.

Hill forts · South West England

Poundbury Hill Fort

In or near Charminster.

Free admission★ 4.2 · 18 Google reviews

Poundbury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Dorchester West · 1.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Poundbury 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: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Poundbury Hill Fort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, representing ancient defensive structures. The site provides insights into early settlement patterns and military architecture in the region.

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

Coordinates: 50.7188, -2.4509
District: Dorset
Parish: Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2PL
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
Nearest railway station: Dorchester West — 1 km

Sources

osm: way/225357085 (ODbL)

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