The Trundle, Sussex Downs AONB
Facts and practical information
The Trundle is an Iron Age hillfort on St Roche's Hill about 4 miles north of Chichester, West Sussex, England, built on the site of a causewayed enclosure, a form of early Neolithic earthwork found in northwestern Europe. Causewayed enclosures were built in England from shortly before 3700 BC until at least 3500 BC; they are characterized by the full or partial enclosure of an area with ditches that are interrupted by gaps, or causeways. Their purpose is not known; they may have been settlements, meeting places, or ritual sites. Hillforts were built as early as 1000 BC, in the Late Bronze Age, and continued to be built through the Iron Age until shortly before the Roman occupation. A chapel dedicated to St Roche was built on the hill around the end of the 14th century; it was in ruins by 1570. A windmill and a beacon were subsequently built on the hill. The site was occasionally used as a meeting place in the post-medieval period. ()
The Trundle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Weald & Downland Living Museum, West Dean Gardens, Weald and Downland Gridshell, West Dean College.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to The Trundle by public transport?
Bus
- Gonville Cottage • Lines: 60 (31 min walk)
- General Stores / West Dean Gardens • Lines: 60 (35 min walk)