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<< Our Photo Pages >> St Ann's Hill - Hillfort in England in Surrey

Submitted by SolarMegalith on Sunday, 21 July 2002  Page Views: 13147

Iron Age and Later PrehistorySite Name: St Ann's Hill Alternative Name: Oldbury Hill, Eldebury Hill
Country: England County: Surrey Type: Hillfort

Map Ref: TQ026676  Landranger Map Number: 176
Latitude: 51.398166N  Longitude: 0.526565W
Condition:
5Perfect
4Almost Perfect
3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
0No data.
-1Completely destroyed
 2 Ambience:
5Superb
4Good
3Ordinary
2Not Good
1Awful
0No data.
 4 Access:
5Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4Short walk on a footpath
3Requiring a bit more of a walk
2A long walk
1In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
0No data.
 4 Accuracy:
5co-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinates
4co-ordinates scaled from a detailed map
3co-ordinates scaled from a bad map
2co-ordinates of the nearest village
1co-ordinates of the nearest town
0no data
 3

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St Ann's Hill
St Ann's Hill submitted by SolarMegalith : View for remains of the rampart and ditch (photo taken on March 2011). (Vote or comment on this photo)
Hillfort in Surrey

From SolarMegalith: Only western part of the hillfort on St Ann's Hill is in reasonable condition - the rampart, traces of the ditch and outer bank are still distinguishable. Various footpaths lead through this part of the hill, while on the Northern slope there's a holy well called The Nun's Well. Beside the Iron Age artefacts the excavations on top of the hill unearthed traces of Mesolithic occupation.
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St Ann's Hill
St Ann's Hill submitted by SolarMegalith : Distinguishable line of the outer bank in western part of the hillfort (photo taken on March 2011). (Vote or comment on this photo)

St Ann's Hill
St Ann's Hill submitted by SolarMegalith : View from the rampart into remains of the ditch, with visible outer bank - view from the NE (photo taken on March 2011). (Vote or comment on this photo)

St Ann's Hill
St Ann's Hill submitted by SolarMegalith : View from the hillfort towards the North (photo taken on March 2011). (Vote or comment on this photo)

St Ann's Hill
St Ann's Hill submitted by SolarMegalith : Rampart and remains of the ditch in Western part of the hillfort - view from the SW (photo taken on March 2011). (Vote or comment on this photo)

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TQ0267 : St Ann's Hill Viewpoint by Colin Smith
by Colin Smith
©2009(licence)
TQ0267 : St Ann's Hill by Alan Hunt
by Alan Hunt
©2012(licence)
TQ0267 : Platform near the Viewpoint by Des Blenkinsopp
by Des Blenkinsopp
©2023(licence)
TQ0267 : Trees on St.Ann's Hill by Peter Trimming
by Peter Trimming
©2009(licence)
TQ0267 : St Ann's Hill by Alan Hunt
by Alan Hunt
©2012(licence)

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Re: St Anne's Hill by Anonymous on Sunday, 18 June 2023
This is the sacred heart of The Great Hound in Mary Caine's Kingston Zodiac (her short documentary is on Youtube and easily found: this figure begins after her short intro. She was lovely, and would have enjoyed, I think, knowing that Her Late Majesty's Trainer of The Corgidom & world-famous Canine Psychologist Dr Roger Mugson is atop the hill, and the National Police Dog Training Centre halfway down. Avalon by Roxy Music was written here. The Temple of Friendship (listed) is here. The terraced landscaping is Georgian and awesome (and includes lovely American Redwood trees). The Druids clearly planted it back in the day: too many curious combinations to note, but noteworthy (e.g. Yew right next to other trees: a poisonous tree normally growing alone). Stones wonderful, too. Well worth the stop; hidden from The Madding Crowd by Merlin, I imagine, considering its power and centrality. Much more besides... Enjoy! Wonderful in the evenings, too: very, very friendly vibes. xjx
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Re: St Anne's Hill by Andy B on Thursday, 18 August 2022
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A good guide to visiting St. Ann's Hill by Andy B on Saturday, 07 August 2010
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A good guide to visiting St. Ann's Hill
http://colintellsyouwheretogo.blog.co.uk/2005/08/11/st_ann_s_hill/

St. Ann's is a wooded hill of great beauty. It is almost 250 feet high and at one time had commanding views over the surrounding countryside. It is said that, on a clear day you could see St. Paul's Cathedral and, of course, the much closer Windsor Castle. Today many of the views are obscured by trees, but there is a good lookout from the beacon, where you can see aircraft taking off from Heathrow - and the new Terminal 5 and control tower.

The hill takes its name from a chapel built in 1334 and dedicated to St.Ann. Its original name was Eldebury (Oldbury) Hill and it is the site of a Bronze Age fort (around 300 BC). There are traces of old earthen defences. Unfortunately, the chapel became a ruin and almost all of it is now buried. A single wall remains, but that is within the private grounds of Reservoir Cottage.

One interesting feature that you can still see is the "Nun's Well", which is a spring emerging from under a brick arch. It is said that it never freezes, even in the coldest winter. There is also another spring in Monk's Grove, on the east side of the hill (towards Thorpe Road) - but I have not visited it.

His blog also has lots of other interesting walks in the area
http://colintellsyouwheretogo.blog.co.uk/2005/8/
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Re: St Anne's Hill by Anonymous on Friday, 07 December 2007
I visit St Annes Hill on a very regular basis, and the whole site has some very interesting area's and a very dramatic history behind it. The energies there are dramatic, but good and the area known as the Dingle is especially so.

The whole hill is well worth a visit at any time of year, but remember to take only photographs and leave only footprints.

Blessings
Sian
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Re: St Anne's Hill by Anonymous on Wednesday, 16 March 2005
I've visitted this place a couple of times.The atmosphere and energy there are very good and it is obviously a place of considerable power and significance At the foot of the hill is a pub called the Golden grove. I personally would not be surprised if the druids of the golden grove still inhabit the top of the hill which is an ideal place for a druid grove. I could almost see the spectral robed figures drifting ethereally amongst the trees. The well is a little neglected and not that easy to find. It's on the slopes on the western side of the hill. It's a domed brick structure which appears strangely womb like from the front. The waters are a little murky though the energy there is fine and there is evidence that a few people still come to light candles and honour the spirit of the holy waters. Well worth a visit. Take some flowers as an offering. chris street. 16.3.2005. starman@earth-stars.com
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