Worlebury Camp, a large multivallate hillfort and the linear earthworks to the east

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History & significance

Worlebury Camp is a large multivallate hillfort located near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, England, occupying a prominent coastal position on the Worlebury Hill headland. The fort comprises multiple concentric banks and ditches forming a heavily fortified enclosure, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts constructed during the late prehistoric period, with occupation evidence suggesting use from around the fourth century BC through the Roman period. To the east of the main fort lie associated linear earthworks, likely forming part of a wider defensive system or territorial boundary framework. The site's substantial construction and defensive sophistication reflect its importance as a regional stronghold, commanding views across the Bristol Channel and controlling access to local resources.

Worlebury Camp, a large multivallate hillfort and the linear earthworks to the east is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011260. View the official record →

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