Scratchbury Camp, Iron Age hillfort in Norton Bavant, England
Scratchbury Camp is an Iron Age hillfort spread across 37 acres on a hilltop with defensive ditches and ramparts that follow the natural contours of the land. The fortification uses elevation for protection and contains several archaeological features including burial mounds within its boundaries.
The site originated as a fortification during the Iron Age and was later explored by 19th century archaeologists. Excavations by Sir Richard Colt Hoare and William Cunnington uncovered bone, pottery, flint, brass, and amber jewelry that revealed how people lived at that time.
The hilltop served as a gathering place for Iron Age communities in this region. The seven burial mounds within the fortification show how people honored their dead and reveal details about their social lives.
Access to the site is via a steep path from a parking area near the B3414 road leading up to the hilltop. The climb gives you wide views across Salisbury Plain once you reach the top of the fortification.
The site is marked with metal posts topped with stars that highlight archaeological points of interest across the grounds. These markers connect the location to the Imber Range Perimeter Path and serve as guides for visitors exploring the terrain.
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