Stanwick Camp, Iron Age hillfort in Richmondshire, England
The fortified settlement extends across 310 hectares of land, protected by stone-reinforced ramparts and ditches stretching nearly 6.5 kilometers in length.
Sir Mortimer Wheeler conducted archaeological excavations in the 1950s, revealing the site's development from 40 AD through three distinct construction phases.
The settlement served as a central location for the Brigantes tribe, where Queen Cartimandua maintained diplomatic relations with Roman authorities in the first century AD.
Visitors can examine the excavated sections of the ramparts, including a reconstructed dry-stone wall that demonstrates the original defensive structures.
A collection of 140 metal objects, known as the Stanwick Hoard, contained horse harness sets and decorative pieces now displayed at the British Museum.
Location: Forcett
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stanwick-iron-age-fortifications
GPS coordinates: 54.49879,-1.71908
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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