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More Info on Dyke Hills
Ancient Earthwork Types In Oxfordshire
Interesting reference material
Pastcape entry for Dyke Hills.
The last time I was in this part of the world was 30 years ago as a young trainee at RAF Halton. Often we would go on runs through these woods. Not once did I realise there was a hillfort there, to be honest though after running up that hill it was probably the last thing on our minds. Nice to return and see the fort though. I followed the fitness trail which takes all the way around the outside of the site. Some great views as well.
The approach to the fort along the ridgeway
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Looking along the Ridgeway from the top of the Beacon
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Visited the site today. A huge fort in its day commanding views along the Thames towards Reading. The only earthworks still remaining were on the western side of the camp, but you could make out the eastern edge quite easily by the crop marks on the slight ridge cutting across the field towards the small wood. A big fort in a lovely part of the world, and it’s not everyday you get to see Alpacas on a hill fort.
