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Location: Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Tatchbury Mount — New Forest National Park

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2. Tatchbury Mount Hillfort – Netley Marsh Battle Site loop from Copythorne

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3. Tatchbury Mount Hillfort – Netley Marsh Battle Site loop from Hammond's Green

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New Forest National Park

March 15, 2024

The banks you are walking on and beside are remains of the Iron Age (800BC to AD43) hillfort known as Tatchbury Mount Hillfort.

Now a Scheduled Monument, the hillfort 'sits' on Tachbury Mount, a prominent clay hill on the north-eastern edge of the New Forest, with impressive views all around. The hillfort defences originally completely enclosed the hilltop, forming an oval-shaped interior of approximately 2.5 football pitches (2ha).

The defences formed of earthen banks between 3m and 4.5m in height were separated by a terrace 6m in width. The entire site was landscaped in the 18th century when the manor house and gardens were built. The mansion was demolished in 2006.

There are differing opinions as to the use or purpose of Iron Age hillforts: from defence to ceremonial. Due to the extensive modification in recent history, it is probably we will never be able to say exactly what Tatchbury Mount hillfort was used for.

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Location: Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

Tatchbury Mount Hillfort

1. Tatchbury Mount — New Forest National Park

2. Tatchbury Mount Hillfort – Netley Marsh Battle Site loop from Copythorne

3. Tatchbury Mount Hillfort – Netley Marsh Battle Site loop from Hammond's Green

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