Pinnacle Hill

Pinnacle Hill
Bob Embleton · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pinnacle Hill is a Bronze Age barrow site in the Malvern Hills of England, rising to 357 metres (1,171 ft) above sea level[1]. The hill runs approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) north-south along the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border, situated between Jubilee Hill to the north and Black Hill to the south[1]. Archaeological investigations have identified two possible Bronze Age round barrows on the summit, though their exact age and function remain uncertain[1]. The Malvern Hills form a prominent ridge in the Welsh Marches, and Pinnacle Hill's elevated position would have made it a significant landmark for prehistoric communities[1].

TypeBarrow
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates52.0768° N, 2.3400° W

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