Roundway Down and Covert, Site of Special Scientific Interest at Roundway Down near Devizes, Great Britain.
The chalk grassland site extends across several hectares, featuring ancient woodlands and diverse habitats supporting local wildlife populations and rare plant species.
The area contains a triangular hillfort dating from 800 to 450 BC, with excavations revealing Bronze Age settlements and Romano-British pottery artifacts.
The north Wessex location serves as an educational resource for researchers studying Bronze Age settlements and the English Civil War battlefield remains.
Multiple walking trails traverse the protected landscape, connecting visitors to key archaeological features while informing them about local conservation efforts.
The site contains two bowl barrows at its summit where archaeological excavations uncovered ancient cremation evidence and burial objects.
Location: Bromham
Location: Devizes
GPS coordinates: 51.38050,-2.00139
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:45
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