Highbury Hill, Clutton
Iron Age hillfort in Somerset, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Highbury Hill in Clutton, Somerset, England is the site of the earthwork remains of an Iron Age univallate hillfort. It occupies an area of woodland at the end of a narrow ridge. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, meaning that it is a nationally important archaeological site or historic building, given protection against unauthorised change.[1]
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Highbury Hill | |
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Location | Clutton, Somerset, England |
Coordinates | 51°19′12″N 2°31′32″W |
Area | 3 hectares (7.4 acres) |
Built | Iron Age |
Reference no. | 200574[1] |
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The 3 hectares (7.4 acres) site lies in an area of woodland at the south eastern end of a narrow ridge with steep slopes around it. There is a 0.5 metres (1.6 ft) outer bank which is 8 metres (26 ft) long with a shallow 8 metres (26 ft) wide ditch.[1]
Some Roman silver coins were found at the site in the late 18th century.[1]