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Worlebury

Hillfort

Miscellaneous

The fort was described by Collinson in his 'History of Somerset' in 1791. It was known as Caesar's Camp.

Barry Cunliffe, in 'Danebury' (1986), explains how excavations at the site really kicked off interest in hill forts. In 1851 a group of local enthusiasts led by the Reverend Francis Warre began..
..what can fairly be regarded as the first serious exploration of a British hill fort, excavating an impressive total of 93 pits and finding for their pains a miscellaneous collection of domestic debris.

The details of this work, together with the results of further excavations on the defences, were brought together by C W Dymond and published in 1886 in a substantial volume devoted solely to Worlbury [sic].

The early work at Worlbury became widely known among antiquarians and inspired others to explore their local forts.
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
23rd August 2006ce

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