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Shorn Hill barrows 29549_013
Shorn Hill, near Martinstown, Dorset, 2015. Group of round barrows, showing as earthworks

Barnard Castle 28962_042
Barnard Castle and Bridge, County Durham, 2017. NZ0416

Barnard Castle 28962_046
Barnard Castle and Bridge, County Durham, 2017. NZ0416

Bells Moor shieling 28914_054
Bells Moor, Northumberland. Medieval or Post Medieval shieling earthworks

Alstoe Moot 28715_049
Alstoe Moot and Alsthorpe, Rutland. Alstoe Moot and part of Alsthorpe deserted medieval village, 2015. SK8912

Excavations near Scarborough 28753_019
Scarborough, North Yorkshire. A probable later prehistoric/Roman settlement visible as sub-surface deposits and earthworks exposed through excavation, 2015

Lizard Lane Battery 28689_025
Lizard Lane World War Two Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery, near Whitburn, South Tyneside, 2015. NZ4063

Lizard Lane Battery 28689_029
Lizard Lane World War Two Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery, near Whitburn, South Tyneside, 2015. NZ4063

Warkworth 28684_001
The village of Warkworth, situated in a loop of the River Coquet, along with ruined Norman castle, Warkworth, Northumberland, 2015

Jennys Lantern 28686_053
Iron Age multivallate hillfort earthwork, Jennys Lantern, Northumberland, 2015. NU1115

Jennys Lantern 28686_051
Iron Age multivallate hillfort earthwork, Romano British enclosed settlement earthwork and field system earthwork, Jennys Lantern, Northumberland, 2015. NU1215

Uplaw Knowe 28680_065
Uplaw Knowe palisaded settlement, Northumberland, 2015. NT9108

Camp Knowe 29680_041
Camp Knowe univallate hillfort, Northumberland, 2015. NT9207

Gallow Law 28680_003
Iron Age defended settlement and later Romano-British settlement on Gallow Law, Northumberland, 2015. NT9207

Jennys Lantern 28686_056
Romano British enclosed settlement earthwork, Jennys Lantern, Northumberland, 2015. NU1215

Chew Green earthworks 28677_047
Earthwork remains of a Roman fort, fortlets, camps and a medieval settlement and chapel at Chew Green, Northumberland, 2015. NT7808

Chew Green earthworks 28677_044
Earthwork remains of a Roman fort, fortlets, camps and a medieval settlement and chapel at Chew Green, Northumberland, 2015. NT7808

Construction works 28676_020
Construction works for the Bedale, Aiskew and Leeming Bar bypass, North Yorkshire, 2015. SE2789

Thornborough henges 26876_010
Thornborough henges and Centre Hill round barrow, North Yorkshire, 2015. SE2879

Medieval and Roman Car Colston 28669_007
Car Colston, Nottinghamshire. Minor Romano-British villa, moat and associated medieval manorial and village earthworks, including six fishponds, 2015. SK7142

Bingham medieval settlement 28669_002
Bingham, Nottinghamshire. Bingham medieval settlement, 2015. SK7139

Southorpe medieval settlement 28671_068
Southorpe medieval settlement and cultivation remains, Lincolnshire, 2015. SK8995

Willoughby DMV 28671_011
Willoughby deserted medieval village, Nottinghamshire, 2015. SK7863

Hawton moated site 28670_033
Hawton moated site and ridge and furrow earthworks, Nottinghamshire, 2015. SK7851

Coddington moat 28670_040
Water filled moat, Coddington, Nottinghamshire, 2015. SK8354

Bole Hill 28658_052
Bowl barrow and lead mining, Bole Hill, Derbyshire, 2015. SK1075

Mining, Staffordshire 28661_035
Mining, Staffordshire, 2015. SK0359

Ulnaby DMV 28655_021
Ulnaby, Darlington. Earthwork remains of the deserted medieval village of Ulnaby, Darlington, 2015. NZ2217

Walworth DMV 28655_027
Walworth, Darlington. Earthwork remains ofr the deserted medieval village at Walworth, Darlington, 2015. NZ2319

Chiselbury Camp 29526_013
Chiselbury Camp Univallate Hillfort, Wiltshire, 2015

Sutton badges 29526_005
Chalk Military Badges of the 7th (City of London) Battalion and the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, Near Sutton Down, Wiltshire, 2015

Sutton badges 29526_003
Chalk Military Badge of the 7th (City Of London) Battalion (Shiny Seventh), Near Sutton Down, Wiltshire, 2015

Sutton Badges 33233_021
Chalk Military Badges of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th (City of London) Battalion, Near Sutton Down, Wiltshire, 2016

Woodhall Hall 28713_028
Woodhall Hall Moated Site, Lincolnshire, 2015

Dolphenby 28498_037
The Deserted Medieval Settlement earthwork of Dolphenby, ridge and furrow earthwork, Cumbria, 2013

Mine shafts 28498_032
Earthwork remains of Medieval or Post Medieval Mining, at least 30 circular spoil heaps with a central shaft, Near Sleagill, Cumbria, 2013

Mine shafts 28498_031
Earthwork remains of Medieval or Post Medieval Mining, at least 30 circular spoil heaps with a central shaft, Near Sleagill, Cumbria, 2013

Bank Moor settlement 28497_018
Romano British Settlement Earthwork, Bank Moor, Cumbria, 2013

Haresceugh Fell 28500_047
Former Busk lime kiln and limestone quarry and Haresceugh Fell Medieval dispersed settlement comprising a stone-walled enclosure containing a stone-walled enclosure interpreted as a dwelling

Haresceugh Fell 28500_049
Haresceugh Fell Medieval dispersed settlement comprising a stone-walled enclosure containing a stone-walled enclosure interpreted as a dwelling and a stock enclosure, Haresceugh Fell, Cumbria, 2013

Combs Edge 28491_029
Promontory Fort on Combs Edge, Derbyshire, 2013

Silbury Hill (w / c on paper)
AGN252249 Silbury Hill (w/c on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 39x57 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Agnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Castle Kayle Earthwork, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the old earthwork of Castle Kayle near St Ives in Cornwall. Taken in June 1946 this image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Quaker Guns, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Quaker Guns, Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, dummy guns made of wood - deception tactic]. Albumen print, pl

Fortifications at Manassas, March 1862. Creators: Barnard & Gibson, George N
Fortifications at Manassas, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, soldiers with barrels filled with earth]. Albumen print, pl

Fortifications on Heights of Centreville, Virginia, March 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War, soldiers and dog by wicker fence with earthworks behind]. Albumen print, pl

Battery No. 4, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. Creator: Wood & Gibson
Battery No. 4, Near Yorktown, Virginia, May 1862. [Scene from the American Civil War: heavy artillery and earthwork defences]. Albumen print, pl

Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, May 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, May 1865. Albumen print, pl. 83 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

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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.