Figsbury Ring, Iron Age hillfort and Neolithic henge in Firsdown, England
The oval enclosure spans 6 hectares with ramparts extending 18 meters in width and rising 3.4 meters above the surrounding chalk landscape.
Archaeological excavations in 1924 by Maud and Ben Cunnington revealed Iron Age pottery, animal bones, and human remains within the site's deep ditches.
The National Trust manages this ancient monument, which contains both a late Neolithic henge and subsequent Iron Age defensive structures in one location.
Visitors can access the site through a latched gate and follow paths to explore the earthworks, with free parking available near the entrance.
The inner ditch measures 14 meters wide and 4.5 meters deep, forming an oval shape of 187 meters by 151 meters within the main fortification.
Location: Firsdown
GPS coordinates: 51.10350,-1.73237
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:19
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