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Heath Week 2024: Archaeological Tour Of Woodbury Castle an Iron Age Hill Fort

Archaeological Tour Of Woodbury Castle an Iron Age Hill Fort Join Cressida Whitton from Devon County Historic Environment Team for an archaeology walk around Woodbury Castle an Iron Age hillfort, and one of around only 35 in Devon and it was a large defended enclosure with large, multiple ramparts, which contained a few round houses and was probably used as a shelter and gathering place by the wider community. It has large, multiple ramparts.  The guided archaeology walk will take a circular route around the outside and Interior of the fort, pausing to look at the reconstructions of Iron Age life found on the three information panels. We’ll also look at the 1970’s Excavation evidence and later Geophysical Survey research. This activity will be based at Woodbury Castle but if possible please use the bigger Estuary View Car Park across the road to avoid the small car park at Woodbury Castle becoming congested. Priority is given to those with accessibility issues at Woodbury Castle Car Park. Thank you in advance! This event is free but booking is essential, to book please click here. For more information about Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust click here. Event Details:
  • Date: Thursday 1st August 2024
  • Time: 11:30-12:00
  • Location: Woodbury Castle W3W: towns.taxpayers.mimics Grid Reference: SY 03236 87232 OR Estuary View Car Park W3W: table.haggis.sleepers Grid Reference: SY 03043 87200
This event will include standing for short periods of time and a short walk around the hillfort. There is accessibility for trampers and rough terrain pushchairs – if you have any queries around accessibility please contact email: mail@pebblebedheaths.org.uk. Dogs on leads welcome. No prior knowledge required. This event is organised as part of Heath Week 2024. Heath Week celebrates our heathland heritage with a week of events reflecting the ecology, history and recreational importance of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths. Enjoy walks, talks and activities for all ages and interests many of them free or by donation. Find out more about Heath Week here: https://www.facebook.com/heathweek