Holmbury Hill

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Holmbury Hill is a prominent wooded hill and Iron Age hillfort site in Surrey, England, known for its extensive views over the surrounding countryside.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Iron Age hillfort
archaeological site
hill
country England
elevation approximately 261 metres
approximately 856 feet
hasAccess bridleways
public footpaths
hasArchaeologicalInterest defensive enclosure
prehistoric occupation
hasFeature defensive ditches
earthworks
hillfort ramparts
hasGeology Lower Greensand
hasHeritageStatus scheduled monument
hasLandscapeFeature wooded hill
hasRecreationalUse hiking
mountain biking
walking
hasVegetation mixed woodland
hasViewOf Gatton Park to the east (distant)
South Downs to the south
Weald to the south
knownFor Iron Age fortifications
extensive views
locatedIn Holmbury St Mary
Surrey
Surrey Hills
locatedNear Leith Hill
Pitch Hill
managedFor conservation
nearbySettlement Holmbury St Mary
Peaslake
nearbyTown Dorking NERFINISHED
Guildford
overlooks South Downs
Weald
partOf Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Greensand Ridge
Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
region South East England
usedAs recreational area
viewpoint
usedDuring Iron Age

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