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Warren Hill, Bournemouth

Multi-period archaeological hill in Dorset, United Kingdom

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Warren Hill is the elevated part of Hengistbury Head in Dorset, England, overlooking Christchurch to the North and dominating Poole Bay to the West. With finds stretching back over 10,000 years, it is a site of international importance in terms of its archaeology and is scheduled both as an Ancient Monument, and a Local Nature Reserve. The head and its surroundings form part of the Christchurch Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wind-pruned hummocks of heather cover the plateau of the hill, which is accessible to walkers all year round providing excellent views of the surrounding area, as well as an interesting heathland ecosystem for students of nature.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Earliest occupation

c. 10,000 BC

Ploughing uncovers flint implements

1913

Nature reserve designation

1990

Classification

Archaeological Features

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Defensive Structures

Trenches
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Burial and Funerary Structures

Barrow mounds
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Industrial and Craft Structures

Bloomery hearthsFurnaces
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Environmental and Natural Features

Heathland plateauWind-pruned hummocksWithybed Wood
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Food Production and Processing Features

Hearths
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Country

United Kingdom

Coordinates

50.71° N, -1.75° E