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The largest known hill fort is ______ Castle located in Dorset.
The largest known hill fort is ______ Castle located in Dorset.
Maiden
Building Ravensburgh Castle required 19,000 lengths of ______ for the palisade.
Building Ravensburgh Castle required 19,000 lengths of ______ for the palisade.
timber
Construction of hill forts would have taken 175,000 man hours, which translates to ______ days for 200 men.
Construction of hill forts would have taken 175,000 man hours, which translates to ______ days for 200 men.
109
Hill forts may have served as ______ places during times of war.
Hill forts may have served as ______ places during times of war.
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The presence of animal pens in some hill forts implies their use for ______ during conflicts.
The presence of animal pens in some hill forts implies their use for ______ during conflicts.
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Iron Age Hill Forts
- Nearly 2000 hill forts have been discovered, ranging in size.
- Maiden Castle, in Dorset, is one of the largest known hill forts.
- Building these required significant cooperation, evident by examples like Ravensburgh Castle, in Hertfordshire, with a 14-meter rampart and 1190-meter perimeter.
- Construction employed 19,000 lengths of timber and involved significant manual labor (175,000 man-hours, estimated completion 109 days for 200 men).
Purpose of Hill Forts
- Historians and archaeologists disagree on the specific uses of hill forts.
- Possible uses changed over time.
- Potential defensive sites, possibly castles, due to their prominent location atop hills.
- Evidence of conflict and possibly sacrifices at some sites.
- Potential meeting/gathering places for tribes, for ceremonies, treaties, weddings, and trading.
- Could've served as storage for grain or livestock shelters, suggesting occupation beyond defensive purposes.
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This quiz explores the fascinating history and purpose of Iron Age hill forts, including their construction, size, and potential uses. Discover how these historical structures served various functions beyond just defense, involving community cooperation and tribal gatherings.
