Poundbury Hill, Dorchester
Facts and practical information
Poundbury Hill is the site of a scheduled Prehistoric and Roman archaeological remains and includes evidence of a Neolithic settlement, a substantial Bronze Age occupation site and an Iron Age hillfort. Ther are also late Iron Age burials and a section of Roman aqueduct. On the eastern side is an earlier Romano-British farmstead; and an extensive later cemetery, belonging to the Roman town Durnovaria. Further buildings and enclosures of the 5th-8th centuries overlie the Roman cemetery. It is roughly rectangular and it is likely that it was designed to command views over the River Frome and the Frome valley to the north. The main entrance to the fort is on the eastern end. It overlooks the county town of Dorchester, Dorset, England. ()
Poundbury Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Dorset County Museum, The Keep, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, Maumbury Rings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Poundbury Hill?
How to get to Poundbury Hill by public transport?
Train
- Dorchester West (17 min walk)
- Dorchester South (23 min walk)