Goosehill Camp, Iron Age hillfort in West Dean, England
The archaeological site spans 1.665 hectares and features two concentric banks with ditches forming multiple defensive enclosures on Bow Hill.
The first documented excavation of the site occurred between 1953 and 1955, led by J. R. Boyden with assistance from Bedales School students.
The settlement pattern and structural design of Goosehill Camp provide evidence of social organization and territorial management during prehistoric Britain.
The site remains accessible within Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve, allowing visitors to examine the ancient earthworks and fortification structures.
Recent laser scanning and magnetometry surveys revealed additional information about the settlement layout, including two leveled hut locations within the inner enclosure.
Location: West Dean
GPS coordinates: 50.90704,-0.82195
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:32
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