Iron Age fort 900m north east of Dale Hole Cottage

Holkham Camp is an Iron Age fort in Norfolk, England. It stands on a sandy spit in the Holkham National Nature Reserve. Coastal dunes lie to the north and tidal wetlands surround the other sides. The site is oval, covering about 2.5 hectares. A single rampart and ditch protect the eastern side, with an outer bank at the south-east. A wide gap in the banks on the south side is thought to mark the original entrance. The fort dates from the Iron Age and Roman era. It was once within the lands of the Iceni tribe. Tacitus described a Roman victory here in AD 47, led by Ostorius Scapula over Iceni rebels. Earlier finds include Mesolithic and Neolithic flints, suggesting earlier use of the site. The flints appear to be in their original positions, as the land has never been ploughed. Visitors can view the fort from an elevated bird hide on the edge of woods to the north. The site itself is not normally accessible on foot. Nearby Iron Age enclosures include Bloodgate Hill Fort and Warham Camp. The reserve’s dunes and wetlands add to the landscape’s natural beauty.