Dike Hills

England
List entry 1006364
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dike Hills is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Oxfordshire, England. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular or trapezoidal enclosure defined by multiple defensive ditches and banks, characteristic of later Iron Age fortified settlements of southern Britain. The site dates to the later Iron Age period, likely the final centuries before the Roman conquest of Britain. Its layout and defensive features reflect the strategic importance of controlling the local landscape during a period of increasing territorial consolidation and inter-community competition in prehistoric southern England.

Dike Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006364. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dike Hills?

Dike Hills is an Iron Age hillfort situated in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006364.

Who is responsible for protecting Dike Hills?

Dike Hills is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006364.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dike Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saxon town (5.1 km), Wallingford Castle (5.2 km), Wallingford Bridge (5.5 km).

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