Earthwork Collection (page 10)

Carn Euny Ancient Village N160026
CARN EUNY ANCIENT VILLAGE, Cornwall. General view of house A, viewed from the north west

Cadbury Camp JEH_22046_038
Cadbury Camp, Tickenham, Somerset. This Iron Age hillfort is thought by some to be the location of King Arthurs Camelot, although Cadbury Castle (South Cadbury) arguably has a stronger claim

Iron Age man IC063_001
Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper depicting an Iron Age man standing beside a wooden palisade fence atop Liddington Castle Hillfort, Swindon

Hallaton Castle 27445_003
Hallaton Castle, Leicestershire. Earthwork remains of a Norman motte and bailey accentuated by evening shadows

Thornborough Henges 28175_020
Thornborough Henges, North Yorkshire. Three henges on the north bank of the River Ure, which form part of a wider ritual landscape including a cursus, mortuary enclosures and Bronze Age barrows

Four barrows 27611_030
Four Barrows, near Aldbourne, Wilts. Prehistoric round barrows. Photographed in February 2013. SU2477/27

West Kennet 29570_019
West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury, Wiltshire. The neolithic burial mound surrounded by a field of yellow flowering crops. Aerial photograph taken in April 2015

West Kennet Long Barrow J880279
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY, Wiltshire. Neolithic ceremony reconstruction drawing by Judith Dobie (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Bramber Castle N072005
BRAMBER CASTLE, West Sussex. Aerial view

Offas Dyke, Herefordshire N090410
OFFAs DYKE, Llanfair Hill, Herefordshire. General view, with sheep

Richborough Roman Fort N070696
RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT, Sandwich, Kent. Aerial view. Richborough, or Rutupiae was known to be a major naval base This shows the triple ditch defences of the early 3rd century fort surrounding

Windmill Tump Long Barrow K040090
WINDMILL TUMP LONG BARROW, Rodmorton, Gloucestershire. General view

White Sheet Castle 24826_003
WHITE SHEET CASTLE, White Sheet Hill, near Mere, Wiltshire ST804346. Aerial view of the countryside. Iron Age hill fort with one rampart overlooking the escarpment

West Kennet Long Barrow N071891
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY, Wiltshire. Aerial view showing the standing stones outside the entrance

Cliffords Tower, York J970191
CLIFFORDs TOWER, York, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing. Contemporary aerial view by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team). clifford

Grimes Graves N070076
GRIMES GRAVES, Norfolk. Neolithic flint mine. An aerial view of pock-marked landscape

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A stone circle at Machrie Moor on the Isle of Arran

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Neolithic standing stones at Machrie Moor dating from the Bronze Age

Badbury Rings EAW010546
Badbury Rings and surrounding landscape from the north-east. Hillfort, East Dorset. 30th August 1947

Habitancum 28796_008
Habitancum Roman Fort, Risingham, Northumberland. Earthworks show the remains of the defensive ditches and the outlines of many of the buildings of the Roman fort

Devils Humps DP097987
Devils Humps, Kingly Vale Nature Reserve, near Stoughton, West Sussex. A group of prehistoric barrows surviving as substantial earthworks

Iron Age ironworks, Exmoor 18335_12
Iron Age/Roman iron smelting site, Sherracombe Ford, Devon. This iron processing site is late Iron Age or Roman, making it the earliest known iron works on Exmoor

The Trundle 21025_07
The Trundle, St Roches Hill, West Sussex. Inside the well-defined ramparts of an Iron Age hillfort lie the fainter remains of a Neolithic causewayed enclosure dating to perhaps 3700-3300 BC

Cleeve Cloud JEH_22045_059
Cleeve Cloud, Southam, Gloucestershire. Iron Age bivallate hillfort situated at the south-western edge of Cleeve common. Photographed in October 1970 by Jim Hancock

Stonea Camp 27422_009
Stonea Camp, Cambridgeshire. Lying in the Fens near March, this is the lowest Iron Age hillfort in Britain. Detail of the earthwork remains of banks

Stonea Camp 27422_005
Stonea Camp, Cambridgeshire. Lying in the Fens near March, this is the lowest Iron Age hillfort in Britain. The earthwork remains of banks

Stonea Camp 27422_001
Stonea Camp, Cambridgeshire. Lying in the Fens near March, this is the lowest Iron Age hillfort in Britain. The earthwork remains of banks

Field system 27617_005
Burderop Down, Swindon. Earthwork remains of a sheep fold are superimposed over an earlier field system. Photographed in February 2013. SU1676/64

Strip lynchets 27608_003
Ridgeway Farm, Wiltshire. Strip lynchets. These are remnant terraces forming part of an ancient field system. Photographed in February 2013. SU2482/32

Windmill Hill 27629_006
Windmill Hill Causewayed Enclosure, Wiltshire. Photographed in April 2013. SU0871/113

Ancient Earthworks 27873_021
Braybrooke, Northamptonshire. Ancient earthworks cast long shadows. SP7684/67

Durrington Walls N130013
DURRINGTON WALLS Wiltshire. General view of Durrington Walls landscape

Silbury Hill N120037
SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY, Wiltshire. General view of Silbury Hill with water and mist

Tree N090777
ST AUGUSTINEs ABBEY, Canterbury, Kent. Tree on mound to south east of the ruins. Sun breaking from behind the clouds - monochrome

Silbury Hill N100569
SILBURY HILL, Wiltshire. General view of the monument under snow. Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Bants Carn Burial Chamber, Isles of Scilly N090268
BANTs CARN BURIAL CHAMBER, St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. View of entrance to chamber

Castle Rising Castle AFL03_aerofilms_c15096
CASTLE RISING CASTLE, Norfolk. Aerial view of the castle and surrounding area. Produced from a copy negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Hound Tor, Cist and Cairn Circle N090115
HOUND TOR, Devon. View towards Hound Tor showing the Cist and Cairn Circle

Silbury Hill N080701
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. View across a frost laden field looking towards Silbury Hill

Silbury Hill N071112
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. General view of Silbury Hill

Mayburgh Henge K060246
MAYBURGH HENGE, Cumbria. View towards the standing stone located in the middle of the henge showing snow fall on the fells behind

Old Sarum J930559
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Present day, birds eye view reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Kenilworth Castle J050157
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. View of the Strong Tower, Great Hall and Saintlowe Tower from the West

Mayburgh Henge K031165
MAYBURGH HENGE, Cumbria. View of standing stone inside the prehistoric circular earthwork

Cliffords Tower K970365
CLIFFORDs TOWER, York, North Yorkshire. View looking north from the Assize Courts. clifford

Carisbrooke Castle
Ruins of the grade I listed castle. IoE 309434

Viking ring fortress wall, artwork
Viking ring fortress wall. Artwork showing the construction of the wall of one of the circular Viking fortresses known as trelleborgs

Hare Street Roman Road
A Roman road at Hare Street, Cottered, Hertfordshire, England. Slightly curved, it appears to point ultimately toi Braughing Camp, an old earthwork. Date: 1930s

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"Exploring the Ancient Earthworks: Unveiling History's Secrets" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of earthworks. These remarkable structures, scattered across various locations, hold stories that have withstood the test of time. From Maiden Castle J870379 to Waylands Smithy K040655, each site offers a glimpse into our ancestors' ingenuity and resilience. Climb up Cleeve Hill 27646_030 and witness breathtaking views while pondering over the purpose behind these ancient mounds. Marvel at Silbury Hill N060151, an enigmatic man-made marvel shrouded in mystery. Its sheer size leaves us awestruck, questioning how such a feat was accomplished without modern technology. Travel to Old Sarum J030098 or Old Sarum K000139 and let your imagination run wild as you envision bustling medieval towns atop these elevated earthworks. Explore Segedunum Roman Fort J960244 and transport yourself to an era when mighty legions guarded distant frontiers. Wroughton, Wiltshire US_7PH_GP_LOC209_V_5004 beckons with its unique blend of natural beauty and human craftsmanship. Discover Knowlton Church and Earthworks J940538 where ancient rituals once took place amidst sacred landscapes. Wharram Percy Medieval Village N070612 invites you to wander through its abandoned streets, evoking a sense of nostalgia for times long gone. Finally, stand atop Maiden Castle 29548_014 or Fotheringhay Castle 27869_030 - remnants of grand fortresses that witnessed battles fought by kings and queens. These they are not mere hills; they are gateways to our pasts – silent witnesses to centuries-old tales waiting patiently for curious minds like yours to unravel their secrets. So embark on this journey through time; let history guide your steps as you explore these extraordinary sites etched into the very fabric of our Earth.