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Burcombe Hill
Hillfort
Burcombe Hill (Hillfort) on The Modern Antiquarian, the UK & Ireland's most popular megalithic community website. 1 image, 1 fieldnote, plus information on many more ancient sites nearby and across the UK & Ireland.
Image © Mike Rowland 23/01/2024
Nearest Town:
Bridport (8km SSW)
OS Ref (GB):
SY5117998843 /
Sheet: 194
Latitude:
50° 47' 11.46" N
Longitude:
2° 41' 33.55" W
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formicaant
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There is scant information about this site, there are banks and ditches which enclose around an acre. It is triangular in shape and is described as a defensive enclosure. Dates are estimated to be from the Iron age to the Medieval period.
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23rd January 2024ce
Edited 23rd January 2024ce
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