Danebury Hill Camp

The circular fortified settlement spans 5.5 hectares with defensive earthworks, including three sets of ditches and banks measuring 6 meters deep and 12 meters wide.

Built around 550 BCE, the fort remained active for 500 years until abandonment, with excavations revealing multiple instances of burned gateways and military conflicts.

Excavations uncovered evidence of daily activities including metalworking, food preparation, textile production, and religious ceremonies conducted within dedicated shrine areas.

The site features a parking area at the eastern gateway and provides extensive views across Hampshire, the Test Valley, Salisbury Plain, and surrounding counties.

The fort contained thousands of sling shots alongside spears, javelins, and swords, indicating substantial military preparations despite lacking internal water sources.

Location: Nether Wallop

Inception: 550 BCE

Website: https://hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/finder/danebury

GPS coordinates: 51.13680,-1.53970

Latest update: May 29, 2025 02:44