Welshbury Hill
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Slopes of Welshbury Hill
Welshbury Hill is an Iron Age hill fort near Mitcheldean in Gloucestershire, England.[1][2] It is thought to have been built by Celts and dates back to 1600 BC.[3]
Welshbury Hill Fort is reputed to be the place where the Celtic Dobunni tribe staged its last battle against the Romans after a long-running guerrilla war.[3]
There is an ancient spring water well nearby known locally as St Anthony's Well.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Welshbury hillfort and associated earthworks". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "Welshbury Camp". Pastscape. Historic England. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Horsepower harnessed". BBC News. Archived from the original on 17 March 2004. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "St Anthony's Well (Cinderford)". Megalithic Portal. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
Coordinates: 51°50′13″N 2°28′12″W / 51.837°N 2.470°W
Categories:
- Hill forts in Gloucestershire
- Gloucestershire geography stubs