Rainsborough Camp, Iron Age hillfort in Newbottle, England.
The oval-shaped Rainsborough Camp extends across 2.6 hectares with inner ramparts rising 3 meters above the interior ground level.
Archaeological excavations between 1961 and 1965 uncovered evidence of pre-fort settlement dating to the 6th or 5th centuries BC.
The site represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive architecture with its bivallate structure and stone guardrooms at the western entrance.
The hillfort stands at 145 meters elevation, offering clear views toward the northwest across the Cherwell valley for visitors.
The fort displays signs of a violent event through burn marks, leading to its initial abandonment in the early 4th century BC.
Location: Newbottle
GPS coordinates: 52.00920,-1.23507
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:05
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