Ramparts in the Iron Age

Archeologists have uncovered clear evidence of ramparts of stone, riveted together, built upon the top of an earthen embankment at Ham Hill in Great Britain.

It seems the hill has been occupied for several thousand years, some of the bones dating back to the neo-lythic period. The period question, the Iron Age, dates from about the time of the Roman Invasion of Britain. Many items found in and around the fort of Roman make as well as skeletal remains that show clear signs of violent deaths indicate that Ham Hill was fortified against the Romans at some point, and probably later occupied by the Romans.

Even more the fort contained a granary and other structures which showed signs of peaceful occupation.

In all 3 years of intensive excavation have unearthed a mountain of evidence about the fort, its people, the era and what transpired.

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But no matter what way you look at it Ham Hill held a fortification for centuries and suffered constant attacks and battles in the age of iron.