Chillerton Down

Also known as:
Five Barrows
Nearest town:
Newport (6km NNE)
OS reference:
SZ481838
OS sheet:
196
Latitude:
50° 39' 4.6 N
Longitude:
1° 19' 10.33 W
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Images

Image of Chillerton Down (Hillfort) by juamei

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juamei
juamei Mar 25, 2018
Image of Chillerton Down (Hillfort) by A R Cane

Sarsen stone by the gateway leading up to Chillerton Down.

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A R Cane
A R Cane Jun 13, 2013
Image of Chillerton Down (Hillfort) by A R Cane

Hidden slightly by the bushes and trees with the TV mast behind.

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A R Cane
A R Cane Jun 13, 2013
Image of Chillerton Down (Hillfort) by A R Cane

Giving a vague indication of its height, about 3-3.5m, but little idea of its form. Known locally as ‘Five Barrows’, due to it’s undulations, but not to be confused with the better known Five Barrows cemetery (actually at least eight!) on Brook Down further west. Glad we’ve got that one sorted out.

Image credit: A R Cane
A R Cane
A R Cane Jun 13, 2013
Image of Chillerton Down (Hillfort) by A R Cane

The earthwork in it’s landscape abreast Chillerton Down.

Image credit: A R Cane
A R Cane
A R Cane Jun 13, 2013
Image of Chillerton Down (Hillfort) by A R Cane

Looking north-east with what might have been the original entrance and track to the left.

Image credit: A R Cane
A R Cane
A R Cane Jun 13, 2013

Articles

Chillerton Down

B
bert Sep 16, 2004

Rampart and ditch of an unfinished iron age promontory hillfort. The rampart is approximately 3m high , 85m long and 5m wide on top. Total width of the rampart base is 18m. The local name is five barrows due to depressions in the bank, giving the allusion of seperate mounds.

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