United Kingdom

Chillerton Down

Iron Age promontory fort earthworks, Isle of Wight

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Chillerton Down is downland between the villages of Shorwell and Chillerton, on the Isle of Wight, England.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Archaeological Features

Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site

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Defensive Structures

Defensive WallsDitches
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Environmental and Natural Features

Artificial MoundsLandscaped Earthworks
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Country

United Kingdom

Coordinates

50.65° N, -1.32° E