Tedbury Camp, Iron Age promontory fort in Great Elm, England.
Description
Tedbury Camp is an Iron Age promontory fort in Great Elm featuring two concentric defensive banks laid out across a limestone ridge. The site covers about 27 hectares and overlooks the valleys of the Mells Stream and Fordbury Water.
History
The fort was built between the 6th century BC and 1st century AD and served as a strategic Iron Age settlement. Later occupation is suggested by Roman coins and other artifacts discovered at the site.
Culture
Archaeological excavations at Tedbury Camp have uncovered multiple artifacts including Roman coins found in 1691 and a rotary quern during World War II.
Practical
The inner defensive bank is well preserved and rises to about 4 meters high, showing the original fortification structure clearly. Wear sturdy footwear as the terrain is uneven and spreads across hillside areas.
Did you know?
This multivallate fort belongs to a rare group of only about 50 similar structures across England, making it valuable for Iron Age research. Archaeological work at the site has uncovered objects like a rotary quern found during mid-20th century excavations.
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