Frankenbury Camp
| Frankenbury Camp | |
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Hampshire | |
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| Type: | Hill fort |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU167152 |
| Location: | 50°56’11"N, 1°45’48"W |
| History | |
| Built Iron Age | |
| Information | |
Frankenbury Camp is the site of an Iron Age univallate hillfort in Hampshire, sited on a very slight promontory overlooking the valley of the River Avon on the north-western edge of the New Forest.
The fort encloses approximately 11 acres. It has very steep natural slopes on the west and south sides. The north-east sides are defended by a simple rampart and ditch. The original entrance on the southeast corner has since been widened. It is listed as a scheduled ancient monument no.122.[1] The site is currently pasture, and part of Folds Farm, for the most part, although the earthworks themselves are lined with trees and the south and western parts are now encroached by woodland. Various archaeological relics have been found in the area:
- Iron Age/Roman Pottery:
- Iron Age Coins:
- Durotrigian Silver Stater found in garden of Ambridge, Tinker's Cross, 1969.SU142158
- Roman Coins:
The artefacts are now in Salisbury Museum.
Location
The site is located at SU167152, and lies between Godshill and Fordingbridge, in the county of Hampshire. Immediately to the South lies the Sandy Balls estate. The hill has a summit of 230 feet above sea level.