Hill forts · South East England
Winklebury Hill Fort
In or near Sherborne St John.
Winklebury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG23 8JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Basingstoke
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/1159239011 (ODbL)
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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. The nearest town is Sherborne St John. 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.