Where is Chilcombe Hill Hillfort?

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9EJ), in the parish of Askerswell.

How do I get to Chilcombe Hill Hillfort?

The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 9.2 km away. The nearest town is Litton Cheney. Drivers can use postcode DT2 9EJ.

Is Chilcombe Hill Hillfort a protected site?

Yes — Chilcombe Hill Hillfort is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Chilcombe Hill Hillfort free to visit?

Yes, Chilcombe Hill Hillfort is free to enter.

How do I get to Chilcombe Hill Hillfort?

Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9EJ. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.

Hill forts · South West England

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort

In or near Litton Cheney.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Fields on Askerswell Down - geograph.org.uk - 2162194 — Sarah Charlesworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton · 9.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort is a hill fort located in england-south-west, 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

Chilcombe Hill Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in South-West England. This archaeological site features earthworks that date back to the Iron Age, reflecting the region's historical significance.

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

Coordinates: 50.7252, -2.6670
District: Dorset
Parish: Askerswell
Postcode: DT2 9EJ
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton — 9.2 km

Sources

osm: node/2441948152 (ODbL)

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