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Spetisbury Rings

Hillfort

Miscellaneous

The defences of this hillfort consists of a single rampart and ditch on the northern end of a spur overlooking the river Stour.

The construction of the railway in 1857 uncovered a mass-grave of about 120 skeletons, probably the victims of the Roman invasion; part of a Roman shield was also found.
Posted by phil
24th December 2002ce

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