Hill forts · South West England
Battlesbury Camp hill fort
In or near Upton Scudamore.
Battlesbury Camp hill fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Maurice Pullin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Battlesbury Camp hill fort is a hill fort located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Battlesbury Camp is a hill fort located in South-East England. It is an example of ancient military architecture, reflecting the strategic importance of the area during its time of use. The fort's earthworks provide insight into prehistoric settlement and defence practices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2100, -2.1468
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Warminster
- Postcode
- BA12 0DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/1019703718 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battlesbury Camp hill fort?
- Battlesbury Camp hill fort is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0DL), in the parish of Warminster.
- What is Battlesbury Camp hill fort?
- Battlesbury Camp hill fort — a hill fort in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battlesbury Camp hill fort?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 0DL.
- Is Battlesbury Camp hill fort a protected site?
- Yes — Battlesbury Camp hill fort is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Battlesbury Camp hill fort free to visit?
- Yes, Battlesbury Camp hill fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battlesbury Camp hill fort?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0DL.