Hillfort on King John's Hill

The hillfort extends across 0.8 hectares on a greensand tor with steep sides and features two concentric defensive rings separated by a wide shelf.

Archaeological excavations in 1939 and 1947 uncovered ceramic fragments, storage pits, and artifacts dating back to 100 BC during the Iron Age period.

The site includes remnants of a medieval hunting lodge from the 13th century, with documented evidence of a deer park existing in East Worldham by 1372.

Located 4 kilometers east of Alton, the hillfort rises 129 meters above sea level and sits within the boundaries of the South Downs National Park.

A ring-headed pin made from wire, discovered in one of the Iron Age storage pits, represents a rare artifact from the original settlement period.

Location: Worldham

GPS coordinates: 51.13360,-0.92090

Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:12