A major excavation in South Somerset is drawing to a close after archaeologists from Cambridge and Cardiff Universities have spent the last three summers excavating on the largest Iron Age hillfort in the country. Hillforts are one of the most common and wide spread monuments of British prehistory that date to the first millennium BC and last until the Roman conquest. It is unusual for a large area within a hillfort to be excavated due to their protection however Ham Hill stone is one of the most important building resources in southern England. Special permission has been granted and the Ham Hill Stone Quarry is funding an extensive exploration of the hillfort. Full Story: Read More
Ham Hill Fayre provides fun day out for families
The Countryside Rangers at South Somerset District Council are busy preparing this year’s Ham Hill Fayre on Saturday 7 September, where there will be plenty of opportunities for people to get involved with heritage and countryside at this fantastic Iron Age site.The Ham Hill Fayre offers a fun day out for all the family. From 11am, you can take advantage of the wide range of activities on offer from hands on willow crafts, to having your face painted. There will be warrior training for the brave and flint knapping and coin minting taking place next to our very own Iron Age roundhouse. Full Story: Read More