Earthwork Collection

Wharram Percy Medieval Village N070612
WHARRAM PERCY MEDIEVAL VILLAGE, North Yorkshire. Aerial view of the deserted medieval village. First settled in prehistoric times, Wharram flourished as a village between the 12th and 14th centuries

Segedunum Roman Fort J960244
HADRIANs WALL, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear. Segedunum Roman Fort. An aerial view reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team. hadrian

Cleeve Hill 27646_030
Cleeve Hill camp, Gloucestershire. Iron Age hillfort on the edge of the Cotswold scarp. SO9825/75

Maiden Castle J870379
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. Aerial view reconstruction drawing by Paul Birkbeck

Knowlton Church and Earthworks J940538
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS, Dorset. General view of the site from the West. The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition

Waylands Smithy K040655
WAYLANDs SMITHY, Oxfordshire. The line of sarsen stones flanking the entrance chamber of the long barrow

Silbury Hill N060151
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. View from the east looking towards the snow covered mound. Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Old Sarum J030098
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Distant aerial view reconstruction drawing of William the Conqueror receiving the barons in 1086, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Old Sarum K000139
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Aerial view

Wroughton, Wiltshire US_7PH_GP_LOC209_V_5004
WROUGHTON, Wiltshire. This vertical photograph (taken in 1944 by the US Army Air Force) shows Barbury Castle hillfort, RAF Wroughton (centre), and the village of Wroughton

Fotheringhay Castle 27869_030
Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire. TL0692/37

Waylands Smithy CC97_02141
WAYLANDS SMITHY, Ashbury, Oxfordshire. The neolithic chambered long barrow, taken from the west, with a lady and gentleman sitting on the stones by the entrance

Arbor Low Stone Circle N070641
ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE, Derbyshire. Aerial view of neolithic monument

Avebury Stone Circle N070083
AVEBURY STONE CIRCLE, Wiltshire. Aerial view

Maiden Castle N060316
MAIDEN CASTLE. Dorset. Iron Age hill fort. View of ramparts to south east from the west

Maiden Castle 29548_014
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. Aerial view of the iron age hill fort

Cherhill Down, Wiltshire N072067
CHERHILL DOWN, Wiltshire. General aerial view showing the obelisk, hillfort (Oldbury Castle) and white horse

West Kennet Long Barrow N072012
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, Avebury, Wiltshire. Aerial view

Brent Knoll 24572_017
BRENT KNOLL HILLFORT, Somerset, ST340509 (RSM 24001). Aerial view. An Iron Age fort with multiple ramparts on a hill overlooking the Somerset Levels

Maiden Castle K940060
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. Aerial view

Winterbourne Stoke Barrows N930001
WINTERBOURNE STOKE BARROWS, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the Winterbourne Stoke cemetery showing Bronze Age round barrows with the Neolithic Long Barrow top right, next to the roundabout

Old Sarum N070651
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Aerial view

Cliffords Tower K980216
CLIFFORDs TOWER, York, North Yorkshire. View of the tower and the entrance steps showing the mound covered in daffodils during Spring. clifford

Cliffords Tower K980218
CLIFFORDs TOWER, York, North Yorkshire. View of the tower showing the mound covered in daffodils during Spring. clifford

Silbury Hill N071380
SILBURY HILL, Wiltshire. Silbury Hill lit at dusk / night. Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Silbury Hill N070124
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. View taken from the information board to the west

Watling Street 27371_006
Hockliffe, Bedfordshire. The Roman road of Watling Street provides the principle axis, with roads to Woburn (to the left) and Leighton Buzzard (to the right)

Silbury Hill J880280
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. Construction of Silbury Hill. Neolithic reconstruction drawing by Judith Dobie, English Heritage Graphics Team

Brough Castle and Roman fort 34002_064
Brough Castle and Brough (Verteris) Roman fort and civil settlement, Cumbria, 2018

Old Sarum 33306_031
Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 2017. A multi period site comprising Iron Age hillfort, Romano British occupation, a Saxon burh, a Norman motte and bailey castle and a cathedral. SU1332

Maiden Castle JEH_22044_027
Maiden Castle, Dorset. The largest Iron Age hillfort in Britain, currently managed by English Heritage. Photographed in September 1970 by Jim Hancock

Elmley Castle 27640_002
Elmley Castle, Worcestershire. The earthwork remains of the Norman castle on Bredon Hill. SO9740/15

Liddington Castle 27618_002
Liddington Castle, Swindon. Iron Age hillfort near the Ridgeway. SU2079/136

Durrington Walls J930177
DURRINGTON WALLS, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing. The post holes at Durrington Walls interpreted as an elaborate wooden ceremonial site by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Carn Euny Ancient Village N070045
CARN EUNY ANCIENT VILLAGE, Cornwall. Aerial view

Offas Dyke, Gloucestershire K920276
OFFAs DYKE, Gloucestershire. General view with trees, built by Offa, King of Mercia 757-96

The Bull Ring, Cirencester CC57_00043
CIRENCESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE, Gloucestershire. The bull ring is the local name for the towns roman amphitheatre, which as Corinium was one of the most important roman towns in the country lying

Roman signal station 24932_039
OLD BURROW, Countisbury, Devon. Aerial view. Roman fortlet and signal station overlooking the Bristol Channel near Lynmouth, Exmoor

Silbury Hill and Avebury N071892
SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY, Wiltshire. Aerial view with the henge and stone circle at Avebury top right

Belas Knapp Long Barrow N071890
BELAS KNAPP LONG BARROW, Gloucestershire. Aerial view

Knowlton neolithic ritual henge J940466
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS, Dorset. A reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper of the neolithic monument

Silbury Hill N071113
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. General view of Silbury Hill

Dover Castle N070122
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. Aerial view

Old Sarum J030102
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the gatehouse and cutaway of the hall and courtyard palace in 1140, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Silbury Hill N080699
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. View across a frost laden field looking towards Silbury Hill

Lincoln Castle 28994_045
Lincoln Castle, Assize Courts and former Governors house and prison, Lincolnshire, 2018

Leckhampton Hill JEH_22055_093
Leckhampton Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, 1971. Univallate Iron Age hillfort. SO9418

Richborough triple ditches K960845
RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT, Sandwich, Kent. General view across the site showing the triple ditches of the third century fort, with the stone walls of the later fort beyond

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"Exploring the Ancient Earthworks: Unveiling History's Secrets" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of earthworks. These remarkable structures, scattered across various locations, hold stories that have withstood the test of time. From Maiden Castle J870379 to Waylands Smithy K040655, each site offers a glimpse into our ancestors' ingenuity and resilience. Climb up Cleeve Hill 27646_030 and witness breathtaking views while pondering over the purpose behind these ancient mounds. Marvel at Silbury Hill N060151, an enigmatic man-made marvel shrouded in mystery. Its sheer size leaves us awestruck, questioning how such a feat was accomplished without modern technology. Travel to Old Sarum J030098 or Old Sarum K000139 and let your imagination run wild as you envision bustling medieval towns atop these elevated earthworks. Explore Segedunum Roman Fort J960244 and transport yourself to an era when mighty legions guarded distant frontiers. Wroughton, Wiltshire US_7PH_GP_LOC209_V_5004 beckons with its unique blend of natural beauty and human craftsmanship. Discover Knowlton Church and Earthworks J940538 where ancient rituals once took place amidst sacred landscapes. Wharram Percy Medieval Village N070612 invites you to wander through its abandoned streets, evoking a sense of nostalgia for times long gone. Finally, stand atop Maiden Castle 29548_014 or Fotheringhay Castle 27869_030 - remnants of grand fortresses that witnessed battles fought by kings and queens. These they are not mere hills; they are gateways to our pasts – silent witnesses to centuries-old tales waiting patiently for curious minds like yours to unravel their secrets. So embark on this journey through time; let history guide your steps as you explore these extraordinary sites etched into the very fabric of our Earth.