Stantonbury Camp, Iron Age hill fort in Marksbury, England
The fort includes defensive earthworks positioned at the summit of an isolated Oolitic Limestone outcrop near the A39 road in Somerset.
Constructed during the transition between Late Bronze and Early Iron Age periods, this fortification served local tribes at the start of the first millennium BC.
Archaeological findings of iron agricultural tools, including sickles and pruning hooks, indicate the agricultural practices of the ancient inhabitants of this region.
The site remains accessible for visits throughout the year, with recommended walking routes starting from the nearby A39 road system.
The fort's location along the path of the Wansdyke earthwork system provides evidence of continuous strategic importance through multiple historical periods.
Location: Marksbury
GPS coordinates: 51.37100,-2.47190
Latest update: March 18, 2025 13:49
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