Stanwick Camp, Iron Age hillfort in Richmondshire, England
Stanwick Camp is a fortified settlement spread across broad countryside, defended by stone ramparts and deep ditches. The remains show multiple layers of construction from different periods of Iron Age occupation.
The settlement developed during the Iron Age and was expanded and rebuilt over several centuries. Archaeological work in the 1950s uncovered the different construction phases and how the place evolved.
The settlement was a major hub for the Brigantes tribe, where leaders engaged with Roman officials and traders. The surviving earthworks reflect how this place bridged two different worlds.
The site is freely accessible and visitors can walk across the ramparts and ditches, with the surrounding landscape being easy to navigate. Getting oriented in the terrain is helpful, as the layout is spread out and pathway markings are minimal.
Archaeologists uncovered a collection of about 140 metal objects here, including horse harness and ornaments from antiquity. These precious finds are now kept at the British Museum and reveal the wealth and trade connections of the settlement.
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