Backwell Hillfort is an Iron Age hill fort situated approximately 1.1 miles from Backwell in the North Somerset district of Somerset, England [1]. 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 [1]. In 1956, the site was nearly completely destroyed by quarrying at Coles Quarry [1].
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Also known as: Backwell
| Type | Fortress/citadel |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51.4079° N, 2.7217° W |
England