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Segsbury Camp added to Castles and Fortifications in South East by clinkadink on 16/01/2022

Parked and TOAL where the pin is.

Segsbury Camp or Segsbury Castle, also known as Letcombe Castle, is an Iron Age hill fort on the crest of the Berkshire Downs, near the Ridgeway above Wantage, in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, England.

This iron-age hill fort is thought to have been a reasonably large settlement and communal centre for various activities including sheep management and exchange. Today, it is still possible to see the extensive ditch, ramparts and four gateways.

The fort is a short walk from the Ridgeway National Trail, and can be visited as part of the Devil’s Punchbowl and Segsbury Camp Circular walk.

Archeological investigations of Segsbury during the 1990’s revealed a plethora of evidence for human activity in the fort interior and just outside it to the south-west; pits, gullies, post holes, possibly hearths, and finds of iron all suggested that there was a substantial settlement here. The construction of the fort has yet to be dated, although the evidence implies that it began around 6-700 BC with a rampart fronted by a wooden palisade and backed by chalk, which was typical of the era, with two modifications added over the following centuries, the last around 200 BC.

The fort may not have been continuously occupied during this period, but there is evidence to suggest that there was life here at around the time of the Roman Conquest of 43 AD; pottery of the era has been found on the site, and it is possible that the road driven through what is now the southern entrance is Roman in origin.

The fort has extensive ditch and ramparts and four gateways. Excavation at the site by Dr Phené in 1871 discovered a cist grave on the south side of the hill fort rampart. The grave was floored with stone slabs and the sides were walled with flint. Finds included a shield boss and fragments of an urn or drinking cup. Among other finds were human bones and flint scrapers.

It has been suggested that this was a secondary Anglo-Saxon burial, placed at the camp. Further excavation was carried out in 1996 and 1997. The report on this work describes the periodic occupation of the hill fort between the 6th and 2nd centuries BC and suggests that it was a communal centre for various activities, including sheep management and exchange.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segsbury_Camp

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Co-ordinates: 51.55802, -1.446562 • what3words: ///thumb.dockers.stubble

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 16/01/2022. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Jubilee Mount in Chobham Common, Surrey Heath (By Reggy1974)

Pretty close to Fairoaks airport FRZ as well as inside SSSI, but according to all the maps it is OK to fly there outside of nesting season and with usual common sense. Jubilee mount car park is conveniently nearby, but a muddy path goes through thorny bushes - good boots and long trousers compulsory.
I was there on a lovely, sunny Saturday in November and there were few dog walkers around and kids - might get little busier in the Spring or a Summer.
Little clearing I have TOAL from, but there is a lot of space in general.

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Co-ordinates: 51.3691, -0.605479 • what3words: ///hers.oldest.music

St Mary The Virgin, Arun (By grandad1950)

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Co-ordinates: 50.84892, -0.444561 • what3words: ///topical.bikes.nerd

St John The Baptist, Arun (By grandad1950)

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Co-ordinates: 50.86496, -0.414871 • what3words: ///worms.drummers.guests

Battery Point Light, North Somerset (By Rustyo200le)

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Ample free parking on the sea front.

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Co-ordinates: 51.49458, -2.773597 • what3words: ///handbook.capillary.offshore

Broughton Lees, Ashford (By grandad1950)

A charming Kent village with a large village green that doubles as a cricket pitch in the summer.
Lots of room to fly

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Co-ordinates: 51.18836, 0.891985 • what3words: ///bluff.tastier.spilling

St Andrews Castle, St Andrews Central (By kvetner)

Some nice coastal scenery, the castle, and you can also fly and view some of the historic buildings of St Andrews University from here.

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Co-ordinates: 56.34202, -2.790208 • what3words: ///samples.storage.endlessly

Hollingbourne Cicket Club, Maidstone (By grandad1950)

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Co-ordinates: 51.2682, 0.646229 • what3words: ///mows.dumpy.swift

Bredger village pond, Swale (By grandad1950)

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Co-ordinates: 51.3119, 0.696261 • what3words: ///says.patching.boating

Peckforton Castle, Crewe and Nantwich (By D0c.Col)

Peckforton Castle – The Last English Fortress

Rising from the misty hills of Cheshire, England, Peckforton Castle looks like it was built for knights and kings — yet it’s barely 175 years old.

This was built for John Tollemache, the Victorian landowner who dreamed of living like a medieval lord. Discover how this extraordinary red-sandstone fortress became a symbol of power, pride, and imagination — complete with real battlements, a portcullis, and a moat.

🏰 Built between 1844 and 1850, Peckforton cost around £60,000 — equivalent to £8–10 million today. From its creation to its wartime role, its brush with fire, and its rebirth as a luxury hotel, this is the story of England’s last true castle.

It was quiet when I visited, but as a popular wedding venue, I would choose my flight carefully. Surrounded by an SSSi you should be okay staying close to the castle.

I TOAL from the free carpark. The hotel does catering but I didn't try it out. Chester is only 20 mins away and the place is easily accessible.

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Co-ordinates: 53.11768, -2.698348 • what3words: ///undertone.darkest.tripped

Shankend Viaduct, Denholm and Hermitage (By Trainman)

Impressive viaduct that was on the long closed Waverley route from Carlisle to Edinburgh.
Accessed along a narrow track off tue B6399 and great views can be enjoyed .

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Co-ordinates: 55.3455, -2.756324 • what3words: ///universes.starting.miles


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