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Dyrham Camp Hillfort

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Otherwise known as Hinton Hillfort this Iron Age fortification is the traditional site of the Battle of Dyrham in 577AD. In this battle, according to the Anglo Saxon Chronicle, the Saxons led by "Cuthwine and Ceawlin fought against the Britons and slew three kings, Coinmail, Condidan and Farimail at the place which is called Dyrham; and they captured three cities, Gloucester, Cirencester and Bath". Though the site of the battle is not known, what is very clear is the spectacular location of the hillfort, with wonderful views towards Wales. The best place to view the hillfort is from the National Trust property of Dyrham Park. Beside the hillfort are remnants of medieval strip lychets, also best seen from Dyrham Park.
Hinton, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

About Dyrham Camp Hillfort
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Just off the A46
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Nearest Attractions Dyrham Park - 0.7 miles (Historic House) Sir Bevil Grenville Monument - 4.1 miles (Historic Property) Horton Court - 5.4 miles (Historic Property) Beckford's Tower - 5.6 miles (Museum) Hanham Court - 6.8 miles (Garden) No 1 Royal Crescent - 7 miles (Historic Property) Building of Bath Museum - 7.1 miles (Museum) Museum of Costume and Assembly Rooms - 7.1 miles (Museum)

Nearest Towns and Villages Castle Combe - 6.7 miles away Bath - 7.6 miles away Alderley - 9 miles away Bristol - 9.2 miles away Bradford-on-Avon - 10.5 miles away Ozleworth - 11 miles away Lacock - 12.4 miles away Tetbury - 13 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Lance House - 7.4 miles from Dyrham Camp Hillfort Hawkesbury, Gloucestershire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £280

Lance Cottage - 7.4 miles from Dyrham Camp Hillfort Hawkesbury, Gloucestershire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £280

Kingfisher - 7.4 miles from Dyrham Camp Hillfort Hawkesbury, Gloucestershire Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £255

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Nearest Hotels

Hinton Grange Hotel - 0.3 miles from Dyrham Camp Hillfort Hinton, Wiltshire Stay from: £65.00

Park Resort Hotel - 3 miles from Dyrham Camp Hillfort Wick, Gloucestershire Stay from: £64.50

Sodbury House Hotel - 3.1 miles from Dyrham Camp Hillfort Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire Stay from: £56.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Toghill House Farm - 2.7 miles from Dyrham Camp Hillfort Doynton, Gloucestershire From: £82.00

Southwood House - 3.2 miles from Dyrham Camp Hillfort Wick, Gloucestershire From: £50.00

The Blathwayt - 5.1 miles from Dyrham Camp Hillfort Bath, Somerset From: £65.00

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