Burcombe Hill (Hillfort) — The Modern Antiquarian

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Image of Burcombe Hill (Hillfort) by formicaant

The hill from the valley below.

Image credit: Mike Rowland 23/01/2024

formicaant Jan 23, 2024

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Burcombe Hill

Hillfort

formicaant Jan 23, 2024

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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