Knook Castle, Iron Age hillfort near Knook village, Wiltshire, England.
The rectangular earthwork features a single entrance on the south-east side and covers approximately two acres of elevated ground on Knook Down.
Archaeological excavations at Knook Castle revealed evidence of continuous occupation from the Iron Age through the Roman period, with numerous artifacts dating from 2nd to 4th centuries.
The site forms part of an extensive ancient landscape including two Romano-British settlements, Knook Down East and West, connected by linear ditches and trackways.
Visitors can access the site via footpaths along the Imber Range perimeter path, with parking available at the south edge of the earthwork.
The excavations uncovered traces of what might be a small Roman amphitheater, along with painted stucco, stone flooring, and ceremonial objects.
Location: Wiltshire
Part of: Knook Castle hillfort and associated prehistoric and Romano-British landscape
GPS coordinates: 51.19540,-2.05847
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:41
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