2022
SO3283 : Earthworks and ditch
taken 3 years ago, near to Lower Down, Shropshire, England
Earthworks and ditch
Bury Ditches is an ancient Iron Age hill fort dating from around 500BC, it is one of the best-preserved hill forts in the UK.
The fort is situated on the crown of a hill called Sunnyhill, 393 metres (1289 feet), and comprises up to four multi-vallate ditches and rampart banks, it also has two well preserved entrance ways.
The site is managed by the Forestry Commision England and is a short walk from a car park. The Shropshire Way and the Jack Mytton Way pass through the site.
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The fort is situated on the crown of a hill called Sunnyhill, 393 metres (1289 feet), and comprises up to four multi-vallate ditches and rampart banks, it also has two well preserved entrance ways.
The site is managed by the Forestry Commision England and is a short walk from a car park. The Shropshire Way and the Jack Mytton Way pass through the site.
See other images of Bury Ditches Iron Age hill fort
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- Grid Square
- SO3283, 63 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Mat Fascione (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 23 January, 2022 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 23 January, 2022
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SO 328 837 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:26.8488N 2:59.3396W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- South-southwest (about 202 degrees)