Bratton Castle, Iron Age contour fort in Bratton Down, Wiltshire, England.
The fort encompasses two circuits of ditch and bank, covering 9.3 hectares with defensive structures extending 30 meters in total width.
Excavations at Bratton Castle revealed evidence of continuous occupation from the Late Bronze Age through the Iron Age, with discoveries of Roman and Saxon coins.
The site contains three distinct burial barrows where archaeologists discovered cremation urns, pottery fragments, and animal bones reflecting ancient burial practices.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site through public footpaths leading to the summit, which stands at 225 meters above Ordnance Datum.
The fort features twin ramparts of equal height, with ditches measuring 5 and 6 meters deep, forming a pentagonal defensive structure.
Location: Wiltshire
Part of: Bratton Camp Iron Age hillfort, the Westbury White Horse, barrows and trackways on Bratton Down
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bratton-camp-and-white-horse
GPS coordinates: 51.26381,-2.14299
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:29
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