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Category:Hill forts

The term hill fort is commonly used by archeologists to describe the fortified enclosures, located to exploit a rise in elevation for defensive advantage. This fortification consists of one or more circular or sub-circular earth or stone ramparts, often with external ditches, following the contours of the hill.


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