Grimsbury Castle, Iron Age contour fort in Hermitage, England
The hillfort spans 8 acres on a plateau, featuring substantial ramparts that rise over 10 feet from the base of the surrounding ditches.
Archaeological excavations in the 1950s uncovered Early Iron Age pottery fragments, sling stones, and a portion of a beehive quern at the site.
The fort's strategic position and architectural layout demonstrate the military engineering capabilities of Iron Age communities in Britain.
A modern road passes through the northern entrance of the fort, following the path of an ancient hollow way leading uphill.
The western entrance contains an external complex of banks and a deep banked ditch measuring 2.5 meters, a rare feature for hillforts.
Location: Hermitage
GPS coordinates: 51.44656,-1.26368
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:05
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