Hill forts · South East England
Warren Hill
In or near Stanpit.
Warren Hill — archaeological site by Christchurch.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Warren Hill is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with the nearest railway station being Christchurch, approximately 3.4 km away. Entry to the hill-fort is free.
About
Warren Hill is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site by Christchurch". Coordinates: 50.7148°, -1.7549°.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Layers of Bournemouth is a public artwork located at Hengitsbury Head, created using a rammed earth technique. The sculpture invites visitors to reflect on the beauty of the natural world and contrasts modern materials with geological time.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Christchurch Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Warren Hill is the elevated part of Hengistbury Head in Dorset, England, overlooking Christchurch to the North and dominating Poole Bay to the West. With finds stretching back over 10,000 years, it is a site of international importance in terms of its archaeology and is scheduled both as an Ancient Monument, and a Local Nature Reserve. The head and its surroundings form part of the Christchurch Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wind-pruned hummocks of heather cover the plateau of the hill, which is accessible to walkers all year round providing excellent views of the surrounding area, as well as an interesting heathland ecosystem for students of nature.
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Background
History
The Hengistbury Head site is archaeologically important and has been used by mankind for a long time stretching from the Paleolithic to the present day where the site is visited by over a million people a year. Warren Hill has a variety of remains and features dating from around 10,000 BC until Roman times. The hill's commanding view of the surroundings, coupled with an array of varied habitats nearby, provide the area with qualities appealing to both prehistoric and modern man. Of particular archaeological interest were several blades rarely seen in the UK outside of caves; such blades are typically found at Upper Paleolithic sites across Europe, but open-air UK sites of such age are…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7148, -1.7549
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH6 4EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth East
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch — 3.4 km
- Official site
- briony.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7970264 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Warren Hill, Bournemouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Christchurch Dorset 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hengistbury Head
Hill forts · 0.2 km
Warren Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.4 km
Layers of Bournemouth
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
White Pits
Beaches · 0.5 km
Christchurch Harbour
Marinas · 0.9 km
Double Dykes
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Stanpit
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Sandhills Holiday Park Christchurch
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Tuttons Well
Historic houses · 1.8 km
River Stour, Dorset
Museums · 1.9 km
Avon Beach
Beaches · 2.1 km
Southbourne
Villages · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Warren Hill?
- Warren Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH6 4EW), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Warren Hill?
- Warren Hill — archaeological site by Christchurch.
- How do I get to Warren Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH6 4EW.
- Is Warren Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Warren Hill is part of the Christchurch Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Warren Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Warren Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Warren Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH6 4EW.