Bury Hill

Bury Hill is an Iron Age hillfort in Test Valley featuring a double rampart system with deep ditches encircling the central settlement area. The defensive earthworks cover extensive ground and demonstrate the characteristic construction methods used in British fortifications during this period.

The site originated as an Iron Age fortification built to meet the defensive needs of the local population and continued in use for centuries. Its importance extended through the Roman conquest period, demonstrating the durability of this defensive structure.

The hillfort belongs to a network of ancient defensive structures along the River Test that includes Danebury, Norsebury, and Woolbury sites.

The site is accessible via a footpath that circles the inner rampart with entry points at various locations around the perimeter. Sturdy footwear is recommended because the terrain is uneven and vegetation can be overgrown in places.

The elevated position of the fort, reaching 100 meters above the Ordnance Datum, provides control over the surrounding valleys and brooks.

Location: Test Valley

GPS coordinates: 51.19012,-1.50688

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43