Rainsborough Camp
Rainsborough Camp, Iron Age hillfort in Newbottle, England.
Description
Rainsborough Camp is an Iron Age fortified settlement in Newbottle with an oval shape and double rampart system. The inner earthen walls rise several meters above the ground level inside the fort and cover a total area of about 2.6 hectares.
History
The fort was established during the early Iron Age and shows traces of intense settlement before the ramparts were built. Archaeological work uncovered evidence of violent destruction and abandonment of the site during the early Iron Age period.
Culture
The site represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive architecture with its bivallate structure and stone guardrooms at the western entrance.
Practical
The site sits on elevated ground with open sightlines across the surrounding landscape, making it easy to explore. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the uneven earthwork and natural contours require solid footing.
Did you know?
Archaeological digs in the 1960s uncovered stone-built guardrooms that led into the western entrance of the fort. These structures show that inhabitants created specialized defensive features to control access points.
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