Dinghurst fort
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Dinghurst fort is an Iron Age
univallate hillfort south of Churchill
in Somerset
, England. A scarp encircles the camp, 6.5 feet (2 m) high in the east and 9.8 feet (3 m) high in the west. The fort is also surrounded by a fosse
. Bones, rings, and weapons have been found inside the fort.
Iron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
univallate hillfort south of Churchill
Churchill, Somerset
Churchill is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is located in the unitary authority of North Somerset, on the western edge of the Mendip Hills about east of Weston-super-Mare...
in Somerset
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...
, England. A scarp encircles the camp, 6.5 feet (2 m) high in the east and 9.8 feet (3 m) high in the west. The fort is also surrounded by a fosse
Fosse
Fosse is a three-act musical revue showcasing the choreography of Bob Fosse. After 21 previews, the original Broadway production, conceived and directed by Richard Maltby, Jr...
. Bones, rings, and weapons have been found inside the fort.