Segsbury Camp, Iron Age hillfort in Berkshire Downs, England
Segsbury Camp is an Iron Age fortification located on the Berkshire Downs. The site has preserved banks, ditches, and gateways spread across the hilltop along the ridgeway.
The fort was built during the Iron Age and shows evidence of human activity spanning multiple periods. Excavations in the 1800s uncovered pottery and artifacts from different eras, indicating long-term occupation.
The fort served as a central gathering point for Iron Age communities between 600-200 BC, supporting activities such as sheep management and regional trade networks.
The site is accessible through several walking routes, including the Ridgeway National Trail. The open terrain has no facilities on-site, so wear sturdy footwear and bring protection from the weather.
Below the surface lie traces of activities that occurred long before and after the fort's construction. These layers reveal that people returned to this hilltop repeatedly over hundreds of years.
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