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Poundbury Iron Age Hillfort & Panoramic Views

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  • Location: Dorchester, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    November 19, 2025

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    Poundbury Hillfort, on the edge of Dorchester, is an important multi-period site occupied from the Neolithic through the Iron Age, Roman, and early medieval periods. Its main feature is a bivallate Iron Age hillfort with strong earthwork defences overlooking the Frome Valley. The Romans later built a major cemetery, a farmstead, and ran the Dorchester aqueduct alongside its ramparts. Excavations have revealed thousands of burials and evidence of long-term settlement activity. The site is now a Scheduled Monument, valued for its archaeology, long history, and excellent panoramic views across Dorchester and the valley.
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    Location: Dorchester, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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