Iron Age fort 900m north east of Dale Hole Cottage
Iron Age fort 900m north east of Dale Hole Cottage, Iron Age fort archaeological site in Holkham, England.
The fort occupies 2.5 hectares on a sand spit, featuring an oval earthwork enclosure with natural defenses on the western side and constructed ramparts elsewhere.
Archaeological evidence indicates continuous occupation from the Mesolithic period through the Iron Age, with particular importance during conflicts between Romans and Iceni in 47 AD.
The site contains remnants of multiple civilizations, including Mesolithic flint tools, Neolithic artifacts, Iron Age pottery, and medieval objects across its grounds.
Visitors can observe the fort from an elevated bird hide at the edge of nearby woods, as direct access to the archaeological area remains restricted.
First documented in 1698 by Sir Henry Spelman, the fort maintains its original entrance gap measuring 9 meters wide in the southern defensive banks.
Location: Holkham
GPS coordinates: 52.96710,0.78977
Latest update: March 11, 2025 02:23
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