Buckland Rings

Buckland Rings is a fortified settlement from the Iron Age with three defensive banks and double ditches covering about 3 hectares. The structure sits in gently sloping ground surrounded by fields, with pathways that let you walk into and across the inner enclosure.

The site was built during the Iron Age as a defended settlement to protect its inhabitants. Excavations in the 1930s uncovered wooden structures and gateway posts that showed how this early community was organized and defended.

The site preserves evidence of roundhouses where ancient people once lived and maintained trade networks across the region. You can still sense the layout of this old settlement when walking through the earthworks today.

Access to the site is through marked footpaths and easily reached on foot, though sturdy shoes are recommended due to the uneven ground. Parking is limited nearby, so arriving early or visiting during quieter times works best.

Unlike most British hillforts, this one sits at an unusually low elevation and has a distinctive rectangular shape instead of the rounded form seen elsewhere. This combination of features makes it quite rare among known examples from that period.

Location: Lymington and Pennington

GPS coordinates: 50.76990,-1.55470

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:46