Uffington Castle, Iron Age hillfort in Oxfordshire, England
The defensive structure features large earthworks with ramparts and ditches spanning 32,000 square meters on White Horse Hill at 51.5751°N latitude.
Built between 700 and 800 BCE, the fort contained wooden posts in its walls and later acquired a sarsen stone parapet atop the inner rampart.
Archaeological findings include pottery, weaving weights, and animal bones, indicating continuous settlement patterns through the Roman period in Britain.
The site offers walking trails connecting to the adjacent White Horse figure, with information panels explaining the historical significance of both landmarks.
Two burial mounds near the fort contain 46 Romano-British and 8 Saxon burials, demonstrating centuries of continued ceremonial importance.
Location: Uffington
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/uffington-castle-white-horse-and-dragon-hill
GPS coordinates: 51.57510,-1.56926
Latest update: May 18, 2025 19:28
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