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| Location | Near Christchurch |
|---|---|
| Region | Dorset, England |
| Coordinates | 50°42′53.17″N 1°45′17.68″W / 50.7147694°N 1.7549111°W |
| Type | SSSI, Ancient Monument, Local Nature Reserve |
| History | |
| Periods | Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Well preserved |
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,[1] it is a site of international importance in terms of its archaeology and is scheduled both as an Ancient Monument,[2] and a Local Nature Reserve. The head and its surroundings form part of the Christchurch Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest.[3] 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.
- ^ Pettitt, Paul; White, Mark (2012). The British Palaeolithic: Human Societies at the Edge of the Pleistocene World. p. 472. ISBN 978-1136496776.
- ^ Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve
- ^ Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve