Earthwork Collection (page 11)

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

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

Badbury Rings. Aerial photograph of Badbury Rings, an Iron Age hillfort consisting of three circular ramparts surrounding an inner fort (centre)

Earthworks at Ham Green 18528_36
Earthworks at Ham Green, Worcestershire. An aerial view of a rectangular earthwork enclosure. Photographed in February 1999

Oldbury Castle, Cherhill Down, Wiltshire N072068
CHERHILL DOWN, Wiltshire. General aerial view of the hillfort known as Oldbury Castle

Cliffords Tower N110085
CLIFFORDs TOWER, York, North Yorkshire. Floodlit view with moon in the sky

Maiden Castle N081090
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. General view of the iron age hillfort showing the west gate

Cirencester Amphitheatre N990023
CIRENCESTER AMPHITHEATRE, Gloucestershire. The earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century

Cirencester Amphitheatre J930040
CIRENCESTER AMPHITHEATRE, Gloucestershire. The earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century

Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber, Isles of Scilly N090279
PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER, St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. View of the Bronze Age burial chamber

Innisidgen Burial Chamber, Isles of Scilly K920399
INNISIDGEN BURIAL CHAMBER, St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. General view. Bronze age burial cairn

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

Silbury Hill N080698
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. Early morning light illuminates Silbury Hill showing the remains of a hard frost in the foreground

Mayburgh Henge K060244
MAYBURGH HENGE, Cumbria. View of the standing stone located in the middle of the henge

Arbor Low Stone Circle K060167
ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE, Derbyshire. General view of the stone circle showing the Derbyshire dales in the background

Richborough Roman Fort K960844
RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT, Kent. A general view across the site showing the triple ditches of the third century fort

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

Castro of Saint Thecla. Galicia. Spain
Spain. Galicia. Castro of Saint Thecla. A Garda

Hill Fort of Santa Tecla (Santa Tegra). Was inhabited from AD X century B.C. until the third century AD. La Guardia (A Garda). Pontevedra province. Galicia. Spain

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The Civil War in America: Munsons Hill. with the Earthwork Thrown up by the Confederates in Front of the Union Lines, Virginia

View from Avebury steeple of Silbury Hill, illustration from Stonehenge: a Temple
XTD82548 View from Avebury steeple of Silbury Hill, illustration from Stonehenge: a Temple Restored to the British Druids by William Stukeley, 1740 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Stukeley

The Civil War in America: Munsons Hill. with the Earthwork Thrown up by the Confederates in Front of the Union Lines, Virginia. United States of America, 1861

Picture No. 10741232
Heart Shape Orchard, near Huish Hill earthwork, Oare, Wiltshire Date:

The Civil War in America: Munsons Hill. with the Earthwork Thrown up by the Confederates in Front of the Union Lines, Virginia. United States of America, 1861

Remains of 2nd century AD Roman amphitheatre, now grassland habitat, Cirencester Amphitheatre, Gloucestershire, England, May

Vertically orientated bedding of sandstone and mudstone (Silurian age Wenlock series) exposed in castle earthwork, Castell Tinboeth, near Llanbadarn Fynydd, Powys, Wales, April

Nile irrigation pump, Sudan, 1936 C014 / 0470
Nile irrigation pump. Child with a cow at a pump that is used to raise water in buckets on a wheel (upper right) from the River Nile (in background)

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Dunnideer Castle, a 13th century tower house
AW-6874 Aerial image of Scotland, UK Dunnideer Castle, a 13th century tower house, built partially from the remains of an existing vitrified hill fort, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Castle Law, an Iron Age hill fort, sits above the confluence of the River Tay
AW-6829 Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Castle Law, an Iron Age hill fort, sits above the confluence of the River Tay and River Earn Abernethy

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Hill of Barra, an Iron Age hill fort withtraces of mediaeval ridge
AW-6839 Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Hill of Barra an Iron Age hill fort with traces of medieval ridge and furrow cultivation

Trawsfynydd Amphitheatre
The Roman Amphitheatre, an earthwork near Trawsfynydd, Merionethshire, Wales. Date: 1960s photo

Neolithic standing stone. This stone is part of Avebury henge, a Neolithic monument dating to around 5000 years ago. The monument consists of earthworks, known as dykes, situated in a large ditch

Avebury henge, Wiltshire, UK. These stones are part of Avebury henge, a Neolithic monument dating to around 5000 years ago

Maiden Castle. Aerial photograph of Maiden Castle, the largest hill fort in Britain. The dimensions of the fort are truly impressive

Hod hill iron age settlement
Hod Hill Iron Age settlement. This is the largest Iron Age settlement in Dorset. On a hill at an elevation of 143 metres, the settlement occupies a strong defensive position

Aerial image of heart shape orchard, near Huish Hill earthwork, Oare, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of heart shape orchard, near Huish Hill earthwork, Oare, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View from Hereford Beacon known as British Camp, site of ancient earthwork, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Maiden Castle, near Dorchester, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Belvoir Castle C18Th
Belvoir Castle, home of the Dukes of Rutland, as it was prior to the fire of 1816 and the surrounding Leicestershire countryside

Windsor Castle / Cooke s
The castle, with the town in the distance

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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.