Blackbury Camp, Iron Age hillfort in Southleigh, England
The oval enclosure of Blackbury Camp spans 200 meters in length and 100 meters in width, with ramparts reaching 3 meters in height.
Built between 300 and 100 BC, this defensive settlement contained wooden structures and served as a center for local Iron Age communities.
Archaeological excavations in 1954 uncovered multiple artifacts including pottery, iron slag, slingstones, whetstones, spindle whorls, and bronze fragments.
The site includes a free parking area and remains open during daylight hours, with several restaurants available in the nearby village of Beer.
The entrance features a triangular earthwork called a barbican, accompanied by post holes indicating the previous existence of wooden gates.
Location: Southleigh
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/blackbury-camp
GPS coordinates: 50.72520,-3.15270
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:55
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