Hambledon Hill, Iron Age hill fort and nature reserve in Child Okeford, England
The chalk hill rises 190 meters above Blackmore Vale and River Stour, featuring multiple defensive banks and ditches covering 125,000 square meters.
Archaeological excavations from the 1970s uncovered Neolithic artifacts, including human remains and evidence of trade dating back to 2850 BC.
The site witnessed a gathering of 2,000 to 4,000 Clubmen seeking protection during the English Civil War in August 1645.
Visitors can access the hill through footpaths from Child Okeford or Iwerne Courtney, with the nearest train station located 11 miles away in Gillingham.
The grassland supports 28 butterfly species and five orchid varieties, including the Adonis Blue, dark green fritillary, and pyramidal orchids.
Location: Child Okeford
GPS coordinates: 50.91080,-2.22156
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:24
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