Cherbury Camp, Iron Age marsh fort in Charney Bassett, England.
The fortification features a triple ditch and bank defense system surrounding an oval area of 9 acres on level terrain north of Charney Bassett.
Archaeological evidence indicates construction during the 5th-4th century BC with subsequent abandonment by the 1st century BC based on recovered artifacts and structures.
The Pusey Horn, currently exhibited at Victoria and Albert Museum, connects to tales of a shepherd warning Danish forces about approaching raiders.
Access to the archaeological site requires following a public footpath from Charney Bassett village, though entry within the fort boundaries remains restricted.
Unlike typical hillforts of its period, this fortification utilized marshy conditions and clay subsoil as natural defensive elements against potential attackers.
Location: Charney Bassett
GPS coordinates: 51.66400,-1.46038
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:03
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