Dowsborough, Iron Age hillfort near Nether Stowey, England
The oval-shaped fortification contains a single rampart and ditch system, enclosing 2.7 hectares of land at 340 meters above sea level.
Dating from the first millennium BC, Dowsborough Fort served as a strategic lookout point for monitoring Viking movements along the Bristol Channel during King Alfred's reign.
The site incorporates the Great Bear Path, which connects to the Saxon-era military road known as Herepath, used by King Alfred's armies.
Recent drainage improvements in 2021 included the excavation of 60 meters of path to redirect water and prevent erosion damage to the ancient ramparts.
The adjacent linear earthwork called Dead Woman's Ditch may have functioned as an additional western defensive barrier for the fortification.
Location: Nether Stowey
GPS coordinates: 51.14532,-3.20255
Latest update: March 10, 2025 04:48
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