Alfred's Castle, Iron Age hillfort in Ashbury, England
The archaeological site encompasses a single defensive bank measuring between 3 and 10 meters wide and reaches heights of 1.5 meters above ground level.
Archaeological excavations from 1998 to 2000 revealed a Romano-British farmhouse constructed within the prehistoric enclosure during the late first century.
The location holds connections to King Alfred's military campaign against Danish forces in 871, though the exact battle location remains subject to research.
The archaeological site sits at grid reference SU277822, positioned 2 kilometers south of the Ridgeway path and directly behind Ashdown Park.
The enclosure contains substantial deposits of sarsen stones, with large collections particularly visible near the track leading to the fortification.
Location: Ashbury
GPS coordinates: 51.53830,-1.60149
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:27
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