Overton Hill

Overton Hill
Round tumuli on Overton Hill
Elevation	174 m (571 ft)
Location
Overton Hill Overton Hill shown within Wiltshire
Location	Wiltshire, England
Coordinates	51°25′N 1°50′W / 51.41°N 1.83173°W / 51.41; -1.83173Coordinates: 51°25′N 1°50′W / 51.41°N 1.83173°W / 51.41; -1.83173
Topo map	OS Explorer 157
OS grid	SU118679

Overton Hill is a 571 ft (174 m) hill at the southern edge of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire, England. It is situated just west of the village of West Overton and 4.5 miles (7 km) from the town of Marlborough, on the A4 Road.

It is notable for being the start point of the Ridgeway National Trail. There are several round barrows (burial mounds) on it and it is the site of a wooden circle known as The Sanctuary indicating human activity for thousands of years. There is a parking area on the hill which is also near to ancient sites at Silbury Hill and Avebury.