Backwell Hillfort

Backwell Hillfort is an Iron Age hill fort situated approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from Backwell in the North Somerset district of Somerset, England.[2] The hill fort was first discovered in 1933 with two of the three sides of the fort protected by a large ditch and a bank. In 1956, the site was nearly completely destroyed by quarrying at Coles Quarry, which ceased production in the 1970's.[1][3][4]

Backwell Hillfort
LocationBackwell, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°24′28″N 2°43′18″W
BuiltIron Age
Official nameBackwell Hillfort
Reference no.194831[1]
Backwell Hillfort is located in Somerset
Backwell Hillfort
Location of Backwell Hillfort in Somerset

See also

References
  1. "Backwell Hillfort". National Monuments Record. English Heritage. Archived from the original on 30 September 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  2. "Backwell Hillfort". Hillfort in England in Somerset. Megalithic Portal. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  3. Russet, Vince, ed. (2007). "Four Enclosures on Broadfield Down, North Somerset" (PDF). Yatton, Congresbury, Claverham, and Cleeve Archaeological Research Team. YCCCART: 4. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  4. "Coles Quarry | Backwell Residents Association". www.backwellresidents.org.uk. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
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