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Liddington Castle 33775_001
Filename: 33775_001.jpg
Size: 7360 x 4912 (10.8MB)
Date: 29th September 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive, Dam
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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© Historic England Archive
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Liddington Castle 33775_001
Liddington Castle, Badbury, Wiltshire, 2019. A univallate hillfort earthwork. SU2079
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Media ID 23817398
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph captures the timeless beauty of Liddington Castle, a remarkable iron age hillfort nestled in the picturesque countryside of Badbury, Wiltshire. The univallate earthwork stands proudly as a testament to ancient civilizations and their ingenuity. The image showcases the intricate details of this historical site, revealing its circular shape and impressive defensive walls that enclose an expansive interior. As sunlight bathes the landscape, shadows cast by these mighty ramparts create a mesmerizing play of light and dark across the lush greenery below. Liddington Castle's strategic location atop a prominent hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of its surroundings. From this vantage point, one can imagine how our ancestors once stood here, surveying their territory with watchful eyes. Damian Grady's expertly captured print allows us to appreciate both the grandeur and intricacy of this archaeological wonder. It serves as a reminder that beneath our modern world lies layers upon layers of history waiting to be explored. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back in time to an era when life was simpler yet filled with challenges. We are reminded to cherish our heritage and preserve these invaluable remnants from our past for future generations to marvel at. In Damian Grady's lens, Liddington Castle becomes more than just an ancient structure; it becomes a window into another world - one where stories unfold through every stone and blade of grass.
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