JULY 17, WARMINSTER: AN expert tour of one of Wiltshire's most important archaeological sites has been organised to celebrate National Archaeology Day.
Wiltshire County Council's county archaeologist Roy Canham will be leading a walk around Battlesbury Camp near Warminster on Saturday, July 17.
Battlesbury Camp, on the western edge of Salisbury Plain is one of the best preserved and most significant of the 50 Iron Age hill forts in the county.
The fort has a well-preserved system of ramparts, ditches and gateways.
Walkers will be taken on an informative tour with their expert guide and given an insight into life in pre-Roman Britain, as well as enjoying some fantastic views across the county from the top of Battlesbury Camp.
Mr Canham said: "Battlesbury Camp has helped archaeologists learn a lot about life during the Iron Age.
"National Archaeology Day aims to celebrate Britain's rich archaeological heritage and promote public interest in the subject.
"In Wiltshire we have some of the finest archaeological sites in the country, and that is a heritage we should all be proud of."
The walk starts at 2pm and will last about one and a half hours.
To take part in the walk, contact Wiltshire County Council's archaeology service on (01225) 713741 or email archaeology@wiltshire.gov.uk.
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