Woolbury

Woolbury is an Iron Age fortified settlement located on a chalk hill in Little Somborne, Hampshire. The site displays remnants of ancient defensive banks and ditches that once enclosed the settlement.

Woolbury was established during the Iron Age as a strategic fortified settlement and remained occupied for several centuries. The surviving defensive structures indicate how the elevated location was deliberately used to protect the community.

The site maintains its status as a scheduled monument, preserving important elements of British prehistoric defense systems and community organization.

The site is accessible via rural footpaths from Little Somborne and provides open views across Hampshire countryside. Visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions and potentially muddy ground, especially after rain.

The hillfort sits at an elevated location that made it a naturally defended position within the local landscape. This topographical advantage was essential for the ancient population when choosing where to establish their settlement.

Location: Little Somborne

GPS coordinates: 51.11587,-1.45704

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41