Bredon Hill, Hill in Kemerton, England.
Bredon Hill is a rise in the Vale of Evesham reaching nearly 300 meters, with steep slopes covered in woodland and grassland. Its summit holds the remains of an Iron Age fort and a distinctive stone tower called Parsons Folly.
An Iron Age settlement called Kemerton Camp was built on the summit and saw occupation through the first century AD. The fortified site was eventually abandoned as Roman influence spread through the region.
The name blends Celtic and Old English roots, with 'bre' and 'don' both referring to raised ground. This linguistic mix reflects the area's long occupation by different peoples.
A circular walk of around 5 miles starts from St Benet's Church and takes hikers through wooded slopes before reaching the summit. Sturdy footwear helps on the steeper sections, especially after rain when the ground becomes slippery.
A 2011 excavation unearthed roughly 4,000 Roman coins from 16 different emperors, one of the largest Roman hoards discovered locally. This find shows the hill remained economically important even after the fort was abandoned.
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