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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

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Berkhamsted Castle 35042_010

Berkhamsted Castle 35042_010
The ruins of Berkhamsted Castle, Hertfordshire, 2021

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Staithes 34129_028

Staithes 34129_028
The village and harbour, Staithes, North Yorkshire, 2020

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Hardknott Roman Fort 34125_074

Hardknott Roman Fort 34125_074
Hardknott Roman Fort, Cumbria, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Upsland House 34110_084

Upsland House 34110_084
The medieval moated site at Upsland House, near Thornborough, North Yorkshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Herefordshire Beacon 33860_024

Herefordshire Beacon 33860_024
The Herefordshire Beacon Camp, or The British Camp, an Iron Age multivallate hillfort, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Castle Rising 33864_028

Castle Rising 33864_028
Castle Rising castle and 11th century church, Norfolk, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Appleton St Mary 33864_059

Appleton St Mary 33864_059
The ruins of the Church of St Mary, a round towered church located within the deserted medieval village of Appleton, Norfolk, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Adams Grave 33873_010

Adams Grave 33873_010
Adams Grave long barrow on Walkers Hill, Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, 2019

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Adams Grave 33873_012
Adams Grave long barrow on Walkers Hill, Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, 2019

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Adams Grave 33873_008
Adams Grave long barrow on Walkers Hill, Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Muscott DMV 33880_002

Muscott DMV 33880_002
Muscott Deserted Medieval Settlement, Northamptonshire, 2019

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Muscott House 33880_004
Muscott House, Northamptonshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Harrington earthworks 33881_031

Harrington earthworks 33881_031
The earthwork remains associated with a medieval manor house and gardens at Harrington, Northamptonshire, 2020

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Walgrave moat 33882_004

Walgrave moat 33882_004
The moated site at Walgrave, thought to be the location of the manor house and small associated fishpond, Northamptonshire, 2020

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Walgrave moat 33882_003
The moated site at Walgrave, thought to be the location of the manor house and small associated fishpond, Northamptonshire, 2020

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Cadbury Castle 33892_031

Cadbury Castle 33892_031
Cadbury Castle, an Iron Age multivallate hillfort earthwork, with strip lynchet earthworks to the south of the castle, South Cadbury, Somerset, 2020

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Cadbury Castle 33892_029
Cadbury Castle, an Iron Age multivallate hillfort earthwork, with strip lynchet earthworks to the south of the castle, South Cadbury, Somerset, 2020

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Concentric hillfort 33907_045

Concentric hillfort 33907_045
Multivallate Iron Age hillfort consisting of five concentric enclosures, Devon, 2020

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Danebury Hill 33960_002

Danebury Hill 33960_002
Danebury Hill, a multivallate Iron Age hillfort earthwork, Danebury, Hampshire, 2020

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Concentric hillfort 33907_039
Multivallate Iron Age hillfort consisting of five concentric enclosures, Devon, 2020

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Ruardean Castle 33806_049

Ruardean Castle 33806_049
Ruardean Castle, the earthwork remains of a fortified manor house, Gloucestershire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Pembridge Castle 33805_020

Pembridge Castle 33805_020
Pembridge Castle, County of Herefordshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Marshwood Castle 33789_048

Marshwood Castle 33789_048
Marshwood Castle, Dorset, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Pilsdon Pen 33791_054

Pilsdon Pen 33791_054
Pilsdon Pen multivallate hillfort, Dorset, 2019

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Pilsdon Pen 33791_050
Pilsdon Pen multivallate hillfort, Dorset, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Lamberts Castle 33790_048

Lamberts Castle 33790_048
Lamberts Castle, an Iron Age univallate hillfort with a bowl barrow and the sites of a post-medieval fair and a telegraph station, Dorset, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Coneys Castle 33790_032

Coneys Castle 33790_032
Coneys Castle Iron Age hillfort, Dorset, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Deserted medieval farmstead 33789_028

Deserted medieval farmstead 33789_028
Earthworks of a possible Medieval settlement or farmstead, Dorset, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Barrow Hill 33789_006

Barrow Hill 33789_006
Promontory fort on Barrow Hill, Somerset, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Cadbury Castle 33788_022

Cadbury Castle 33788_022
Cadbury Castle, the earthwork remains of an Iron Age hillfort, reoccupied in the Roman and Early Medieval periods, Somerset, 2019. Thought by some to be the site of Camelot

Background imageEarthwork Collection: West Kennet Long Barrow 33786_030

West Kennet Long Barrow 33786_030
West Kennet Long Barrow, a Neolithic chambered burial mound, Wiltshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Silbury Hill from West Kennet 33786_026

Silbury Hill from West Kennet 33786_026
West Kennet long barrow and Silbury Hill, Wiltshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Avebury from Silburry Hill 33786_023

Avebury from Silburry Hill 33786_023
The Neolithic monuments of Silbury Hill and Avebury, Wiltshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Silbury Hill 33786_014

Silbury Hill 33786_014
Silbury Hill, a large late Neolithic mound, Wiltshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Avebury 33785_031

Avebury 33785_031
The large Neolithic henge enclosure at Avebury, Wiltshire, 2019

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Avebury 33785_040
The large Neolithic henge enclosure at Avebury, Wiltshire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Rothersthorpe 33623_023

Rothersthorpe 33623_023
The Berry ringwork, at the centre of the medieval village of Rothersthorpe, West Northamptonshire, 2018

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Field systems at Tysoe 33612_010

Field systems at Tysoe 33612_010
Ridge and furrow earthworks around the villages of Middle and Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire, 2018

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Green and burnt 34069_034

Green and burnt 34069_034
Wildfire damage surrounding Merryton Low bowl barrow and triangulation pillar, Staffordshire, 2018

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Herefordshire Beacon 33798_065

Herefordshire Beacon 33798_065
Herefordshire Beacon Camp, A hillfort, medieval castle and park pale on the boundary between the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Herefordshire Beacon 33800_001

Herefordshire Beacon 33800_001
Herefordshire Beacon Camp, A hillfort, medieval castle and park pale on the boundary between the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, 2019

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Tintagel 33681_023

Tintagel 33681_023
The Island, Tintagel, Cornwall, 2018

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Tintagel 33681_028

Tintagel 33681_028
The Island, Tintagel, Cornwall, 2018

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Snodhill Castle 33675_026

Snodhill Castle 33675_026
The remains of Snodhill Castle, County of Herefordshire, 2018

Background imageEarthwork Collection: Halnaker Hill 33448_039

Halnaker Hill 33448_039
A tower windmill and World War II searchlight emplacements on Halnaker Hill causewayed enclosure, West Sussex, 2018

Background imageEarthwork Collection: The Cockpit 33448_021

The Cockpit 33448_021
A sunken octagonal reservoir, known as The Cockpit, at Halnaker House, West Sussex, 2018

Background imageEarthwork Collection: The Trundle 33442_031

The Trundle 33442_031
The Trundle hillfort and causewayed enclosure at St Roches Hill, West Sussex, 2018

Background imageEarthwork Collection: The Trundle 33442_024

The Trundle 33442_024
The Trundle hillfort and causewayed enclosure at St Roches Hill, West Sussex, 2018




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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.