Loughton Camp, Iron Age hillfort in Epping Forest, England.
Loughton Camp is an Iron Age fortress in Epping Forest with visible banks and ditches that form the outer defenses. The earthworks trace the original layout of the settlement's protective boundaries.
The site was built during the Iron Age and served as a defensive position for local people. Systematic investigations began in the late 1800s when archaeologists first studied its remains.
Local stories link this place to the Trinovantes people, who may have sought refuge here from rival tribes. These connections shape how visitors and residents understand the site today.
Marked trails guide visitors through the site and help protect the ancient earthworks from damage. The open forest setting makes it easy to see how the defenses were arranged.
On the southwestern edge stands a place called Kate's Cellar, where a hermit reportedly made his home. This shows how people continued to use the location centuries after its original purpose.
Location: Loughton
GPS coordinates: 51.65860,0.04970
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06
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