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Membury Hillfort - the ramparts A view of the ramparts that surround this 34 acre iron-age hillfort near its south entrance. It stands on clay with flints on a chalk subsoil which today is mostly cultivated alongside woodland 256790. Located just half a mile south-west of Membury Services on the M4 motorway, the hillfort is one of the most ancient sites in the region (the Berkshire-Wiltshire border bisects the fort). Roman-British pottery fragments were found here by excavations between 1977-87. But significant finds have also included flint artefacts from the mesolithic era (8000-4000 BC) which followed the last ice age, and flint tools from the neolithic era (4000-2000 BC) prior to the iron age. http://www.digitaldigging.co.uk/maps/wiltshire/hillforts/hillforts_ia_wiltshire_membury_hillfort.html. See other views at SU3075 and Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/iron_age_hillforts_9959
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Membury Hillfort - the ramparts A view of the ramparts that surround this 34 acre iron-age hillfort near its south entrance. It stands on clay with flints on a chalk subsoil which today is mostly cultivated alongside woodland 256790. Located just half a mile south-west of Membury Services on the M4 motorway, the hillfort is one of the most ancient sites in the region (the Berkshire-Wiltshire border bisects the fort). Roman-British pottery fragments were found here by excavations between 1977-87. But significant finds have also included flint artefacts from the mesolithic era (8000-4000 BC) which followed the last ice age, and flint tools from the neolithic era (4000-2000 BC) prior to the iron age. http://www.digitaldigging.co.uk/maps/wiltshire/hillforts/hillforts_ia_wiltshire_membury_hillfort.html. See other views at SU3075 and Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/iron_age_hillforts_9959
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Membury Hillfort approach – ‘sheep may safely graze’ This is the slope up which the enemy would have had to climb in order to attack this iron-age hillfort from the south. The tops of the trees on the ramparts which surround the fort can be seen beyond the nearest tall clump. The fort itself covers an area of 34 acres and this large feature on which it stands consists of clay with flints on a chalk subsoil. Located just half a mile south-west of Membury Services on the M4 motorway, the hillfort is one of the most ancient sites in the region (the Berkshire-Wiltshire border bisects the fort). Roman-British pottery fragments were found here by excavations between 1977-87. But significant finds have also included flint artefacts from the mesolithic era (8000-4000 BC) which followed the last ice age, and flint tools from the neolithic era (4000-2000 BC) prior to the iron age. http://www.digitaldigging.co.uk/maps/wiltshire/hillforts/hillforts_ia_wiltshire_membury_hillfort.html. See other views at SU3075 and Gallery at: https://www.geograph.org.uk/gallery/iron_age_hillforts_9959
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Farmland, Balak Farm Looking across the valley to the wooded hillside at Membury House.
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Farmland above Witcha Field just below Balak Farm, descending to Witcha Copse.
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park

De Vere Cotswold Water Park

4 out of 5
Lake 6 Spine Road East Cirencester England
The price is ₩147,068 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
₩147,068
₩176,482 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cirencester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Room was great, staff very helpful especially as we had a lot of noisy people above our room and I had to call to ask if someone could get them to stop after it had been gping on for 45 minutes and it did stop quickly after speaking to reception.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Village Hotel Swindon

Village Hotel Swindon

4 out of 5
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park Swindon England
The price is ₩102,337 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩102,337
₩122,805 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swindon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Rooms are huge tv is great. Nice bar and coffee area

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Village Hotel Swindon
Mollie's Motel and Diner

Mollie's Motel and Diner

4 out of 5
Mollie’s Oxfordshire Faringdon England
The price is ₩115,542 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
₩115,542
₩138,651 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Faringdon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely room very clean and cosy. Staff were lovely and food in the diner was beautiful

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Mollie's Motel and Diner
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The Lakes By YOO

The Lakes By YOO

5 out of 5
Coln Park, Claydon Pike Lechlade England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lechlade. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sailing Lake and Conservation Lake ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
Was wonderful!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

The Lakes By YOO
The Bear

The Bear

2.5 out of 5
1 High St Marlborough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ...
7.4/10 Good! (14 reviews)
Great room and location. Friendly staff on arrival. Would stay again!

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

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Suite Life Serviced Apartments

Suite Life Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
3A Charnwood Court Swindon England
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8.4/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
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The room was clean and tidy and very comfortable Only a few minor problems. Tap in kitchen area was leaking quite badly and the tv reception was bad on itv stations. There should have been netflix access but this didn't seem to work. Location and parking was good. It might not be a good location ...

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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Nice for a walk and to see the sights with Silbury Hill just across the road and within walking distance to Avebury. The entrance is nice but you don’t get to see the full length - is only 3 galleries

West Kennet Long Barrow

5/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a visit to West Kennet Long Barrow. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

West Kennet Long Barrow

Avebury Stone Circle

5/5(1 review)

After visiting Avebury Stone Circle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Avebury. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Avebury Stone Circle

The Merchant's House Marlborough

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Merchant's House Marlborough during your trip to Marlborough. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

The Merchant's House Marlborough

Avebury Manor

You can find out about the history of Avebury with a trip to Avebury Manor. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Avebury Manor

Silbury Hill

Find out about the history of Avebury when you spend time at Silbury Hill. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Silbury Hill

Crofton Beam Engines

You can learn about the history of Great Bedwyn with a visit to Crofton Beam Engines. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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