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Tidbury Ring

Iron Age hillfort in Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Tidbury Ring is the site of an Iron Age univallate hillfort located in Hampshire. The earthworks have been heavily destroyed by ploughing, but some sections to the south remain in better condition. The entrance lies to the southeast of the fort. The interior is for the most part farmland with the earthworks now covered by small trees and undergrowth Two Roman buildings, possibly a courtyard villa complex were found within the hill-fort. The site is now listed as a scheduled ancient monument no.87

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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Roman coin date

prior to 311 AD

Excavation by Milner and Falconer

autumn 1927

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Defensive Structures

DitchesDefensive Walls
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Field Systems
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HousesCourtyards
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Landscaped Earthworks
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United Kingdom

Coordinates

51.18° N, -1.34° E