Bigbury Camp, Iron Age contour fort in Harbledown and Rough Common, England
The fort extends across 26 acres of land and features a wide defensive ditch with a raised inner bank at 60 meters above sea level.
Julius Caesar recorded an attack on this fortification by the Roman Seventh Legion in 54 BC, leading to its abandonment and population shift to Canterbury.
Archaeological excavations revealed iron tools, kitchen implements, and artifacts that demonstrate the presence of a successful farming community during the Iron Age period.
Visitors can access the site freely and observe the remnants of ancient fortifications while following designated pathways through the historical grounds.
The discovery of a slave chain at this location provides evidence of pre-Roman trade connections between Britain and continental Gaul.
Location: Harbledown and Rough Common
GPS coordinates: 51.27810,1.03370
Latest update: March 21, 2025 01:04
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