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The Great Britain Guide

Hill forts · South East England

Winklebury Hill Fort

In or near Sherborne St John.

Free admission

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

Totem Poles and Snow - geograph.org.uk - 1046901

Sebastian Ballard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Basingstoke · 2.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Winklebury 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

Winklebury Hill Fort is a hill fort located in South-East England. It is notable for its prehistoric earthworks, which provide insight into ancient settlement patterns. The site reflects significant historical and archaeological interest in the region.

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

Coordinates
51.2719, -1.1231
County
Hampshire
Parish
Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area
Postcode
RG23 8JQ
Parliamentary constituency
Basingstoke
Nearest railway station
Basingstoke2.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winklebury Hill Fort?
Winklebury Hill Fort is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG23 8JQ), in the parish of Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area.
What is Winklebury Hill Fort?
Winklebury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Winklebury Hill Fort?
The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG23 8JQ.
Is Winklebury Hill Fort a protected site?
Yes — Winklebury Hill Fort is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Winklebury Hill Fort free to visit?
Yes, Winklebury Hill Fort is free to enter.
How do I get to Winklebury Hill Fort?
The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG23 8JQ.