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Stonea Camp stands on a gravel island two meters above sea level amid the black Norfolk fens. It must have been a very wet place and the ditches would have naturaly filled with water. There is a single bank and ditch to the south west with three defensive lines to the north. There were three periods of construction and it is suggested by the excavators that this was the site of the battle between the Roman governor, Ostorius and the Iceni in 47AD
Tacitus describes the earthwork as having an entrance too narrow for cavalry. The defending Britons were trapped by their own banks and slaughtered. The skull of a four year old child was found and was badly hacked by sword cuts. Also excavated was a horribly mutilated adult skeleton.
Approached today from the B1093 along a straight, narrow farm track where a peaceful pastoral oasis is found amid the endles cabbages and cauliflowers of the fertile black fens.
Note:On Weds 22nd May local archaeologists and a story teller will welcome people to Stonea Camp 'hill' fort. See below for a video showing the skull split with a sword, found at the site.
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Stonea Camp submitted by Creative Commons Stonea Camp Iron Age Hill Fort just 2 metres above sea level
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Stonea Camp submitted by Creative Commons Stonea Camp viewpoint
The information board explains that radiocarbon dating has shown that the defensive ditches at Stonea were built between 350 and 100 BC, and continued in use until the end of the 1st century AD
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Stonea Camp submitted by Creative Commons Stonea Camp ditches. Stonea Camp is the lowest 'hill fort' in Britain. Extensive banks and ditches protected its northern side, while the marshes and streams of the Fens formed the southern defences. Built by Britons in the Iron Age as a base for inter-tribal conflicts, the fort was also used to defend the area against the Romans. Most of the earthworks visible today were rebuilt in 1991 to their
Stonea Camp submitted by Creative Commons A view of one of the earlier and inner ditches at Stonea camp, next to the entrance.
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Stonea Camp submitted by Creative Commons Looking towards the small but adequate car park. The Southern ditch is a lot smaller than it would have been when built.
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Stonea Camp submitted by Creative Commons Sheep, along with some of the now low embankments and ditches.
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Stonea Camp submitted by Creative Commons A view north of the embankments and ditches, started around 500BC
Stonea Camp is a scheduled ancient monument on a small gravel island just two metres above sea level, making it the lowest hillfort in the UK.
The camp was surrounded by marshes on all sides apart from a land bridge which was heavily guarded. This created two D shape enclosures protecting the inhabitants. There are thought t
Stonea Camp submitted by Thorgrim Restored after being totally ploughed out, Stonea Camp is on a gravel island and was once surrounded by wet fens. Now that the fens have been drained, it stands 2 meters above sea level surrounded by hundreds of square miles of cabbages and beets.
Stonea Camp submitted by Thorgrim The lowest hillfort in Britain at just 2m above sea level.
Tales from Stonea Camp, Guided Walk, Weds 22nd May (Score: 1) by Andy B on Saturday, 18 May 2013 (User Info | Send a Message)
Local archaeologists and a story teller will welcome people to Stonea Camp hill fort, near Wimblington and help bring the story of Fenland and Cambridgeshire to life.
The site, which is scheduled as being of national importance, was the scene of some of the most important events surrounding the Iceni and Romans in the Fens.
People can come and discover for themselves the story of the site at a special event, including a guided walk and then storytelling, at the Iron Age fort on the 22 May.
The fort formed part of the frontier of the Iceni tribe of Norfolk, who twice rose in revolt against the Roman invaders, the second time under the leadership of their queen, Boudicca. The grisly legacy of these revolts has been excavated at the camp.
The Romans chose the site near to the Camp for their ‘town’ that was to control the area, building a large stone tower that would have been seen for miles around.
Stephen Macaulay, Senior Project Manager Oxford Archaeology East said: “Stonea Camp is a wonderful site and one of the most important archaeological sites in East Anglia, if not Britain itself. Indeed it is perhaps the first site in the whole of Britain which enters the historical, as well as archaeological record and people should take this opportunity to discover its secrets”.
Stonea Camp is between March and Ely, off the B1093 Wimblington to Manea road. It is a County Farms Pocket park and open to the public throughout the year. Meet at the car park by the Nissan Hut beyond Stitches Farm at the end of the track at 7pm. The walk and storytelling are both free and there is no need to book in advance. Most of the site is accessible for people with restricted mobility. Please dress suitably.
This guided walk is just one in a series of guided walks and events organised by Cambridgeshire Archaeology throughout the county.
For further details on this or any other guided walks on the ancient monuments please contact Cambridgeshire Archaeology (01223) 728564. Details are also on Cambridgeshire County Council’s website, follow the links to archaeology and heritage walks.
Video: Sword-slashed skull found at Stonea Camp (Score: 1) by Andy B on Saturday, 18 May 2013 (User Info | Send a Message)
Oxford Archaeology East found this child's skull, which has been split by a sword, at Stonea Camp in Cambridgeshire. Watch the video to hear Stephen Macaulay explain what happened to the skull’s unfortunate owner and why the discovery is so special in terms of wider history.
You are invited to a free guided walk at Stonea Camp, where this skull was found, on Wednesday 22nd May at 7pm, where you can learn about the earliest Iron Age fortifications in the area, the Roman Tower and settlement and also enjoy storytelling with Paul Jackson.
Those wanting to join in should meet at the entrance past Stitches Farm (PE15 0PE)
Re: Stonea Camp (Score: 0) by Anonymous on Sunday, 26 August 2007
Shame we missed the guided walk. would have loved it, but didnt find the camp until we were wandering by yesterday and saw the white old looking signost.
Very interesting as the information boards bring the past to life.
Picturesque and peaceful, would like to know more if possible. Whens the next walk?
Re: Stonea Camp (Score: 0) by Anonymous on Monday, 30 September 2002
Best thing about Stonea camp, is you are likely to be the only visitor, whatever time you go. I live in the village and have visited 10+ times and I think on one occasion seen someone else there.
Stonea camp consists of earthworks forming embankments and enclosures over an area of perhaps quarter of a mile square. That which is visible today is, I believe, a reconstruction after
the original earthworks were ploughed over in the 1920's. However I think the site is otherwise undisturbed and unexcavated in terms of the archeology of the deeper ground.
Worth a visit on a warm summer evening if you are in the area.
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Nous aimerions en savoir encore un peu sur les lieux. S'il vous plaît n'hesitez pas à ajouter une courte description et tous les renseignements pertinents dans votre propre langue.
Quisieramos informarnos un poco más de las lugares. No dude en añadir una breve descripción y otros datos relevantes en su propio idioma. 
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