Hill forts · South West England
Eggardon Hill Fort
Eggardon Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Edmund Shaw — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Eggardon Hill Fort 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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Place summary
Eggardon Hill Fort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in South-West England, postcode DT6. This ancient site features earthen ramparts that date back to the Iron Age, showcasing the strategic importance of the location. It offers significant archaeological interest and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7504, -2.6513
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Askerswell
- Postcode
- DT6 3ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1297 489481
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/48404229 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eggardon Hill Fort?
- Eggardon Hill Fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 3ST), in the parish of Askerswell.
- Is Eggardon Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Eggardon Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eggardon Hill Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 3ST. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.