Welshbury Hill

Welshbury Hill is an Iron Age hill fort near Mitcheldean in Gloucestershire, England.[1][2] It is thought to have been built by Celts and dates back to 1600 BC.[3]

Slopes of Welshbury Hill

Welshbury Hill Fort is reputed to be the place where the Celtic Dobunni tribe staged its last battle against the Romans after a long-running guerrilla war.[3]

There is an ancient spring water well nearby known locally as St Anthony's Well.[4]

References
  1. "Welshbury hillfort and associated earthworks". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  2. "Welshbury Camp". Pastscape. Historic England. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  3. "Horsepower harnessed". BBC News. Archived from the original on 17 March 2004. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  4. "St Anthony's Well (Cinderford)". Megalithic Portal. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2020.

51.837°N 2.470°W / 51.837; -2.470


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