More information : [ST 636500] CAMP [GT]. (1) A fine example of a Promontory Fort 15 acres in extent, is situated at Blacker's Hill, 1 mile south of Chilcompton. In addition to natural precipices on the south and west, the original defences were double banks and ditches. Although ploughed out in places and greatly denuded, the outer Bank on the N.W. is still 40 ft. high, whilst the N.E. side is still in fair preservation, with an inner bank of 6' - 8', an outer of 10' - 12', and 40' from crest to crest. On the N.E. is a simple gap forming the entrance. (2) (4) (5) Scheduled. (3) Published survey (1/2,500) revised. (6) Additional references (7)(8)
ST 636 500. Blackers Hill. Listed in gazetteer as a multivallate hillfort covering 4.6ha. (9) |