This is Dudsbury Iron Age Hill fort. It is a stone's throw away from where I live but I didn't know of its existence, having always thought that a particular country pathway was private and not for public use. Until my sister one day found it. It's certainly been pleasurable getting to know our local areas more.🕵️♂️
Dudsbury Camp is one of a series of Hill forts along the Stour Valley, built around 2,500 years ago by people of the Durotriges tribe. The Fort was a place of safety and a centre for markets and tribal gatherings. People lived mainly by farming and there were fields, woods and farms in the countryside around. 🏞
Since 1931 it has been a Girl Guide camp for regularly meetings and camping. 🏕
Dudsbury Iron Age hill fort is located near Ferndown in Dorset, England. It's a significant archaeological site dating back to the Iron Age, around 2500 years ago. Hill forts like Dudsbury were defensive structures built on high ground, often with earthworks and wooden or stone walls, serving as protective settlements for communities. These forts were strategic positions for observing and controlling the surrounding landscape.
Dudsbury Hill Fort consists of a series of ramparts and ditches, enclosing an area of approximately 3.6 hectares. Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of occupation within the fort, including pottery fragments and other artifacts, providing insight into the lives of the people who lived there during the Iron Age.
Today, Dudsbury Iron Age hill fort is a popular site for both locals and tourists interested in history and archaeology, offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside and a glimpse into Britain's ancient past.
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