Lockerley Camp

Lockerley Camp is an Iron Age hillfort in Hampshire. It sits on a low plateau capped with gravel, covering about five acres. Much of the site has been ploughed over and now lies within farmland. A small northern section remains wooded, where the earthworks are clearer. The fort stands at roughly forty metres above sea level. It lies east of Lockerley village, with the River Dun to its north. The hillfort is classed as univallate, meaning it has a single rampart. Ploughing has reduced its height and definition in most areas. The best-preserved earthworks appear in the wooded part. The site’s size and position suggest it was once an important defensive settlement. Archaeologists recognise its significance in understanding Iron Age communities. Visitors find a quiet, rural setting with subtle earthworks marking the fort’s outline. The wooded area offers the clearest view of the ramparts. The surrounding farmland stretches away under open skies. The River Dun flows nearby, adding to the landscape’s calm. The site invites a slow walk to trace the old defences. It stands as a quiet reminder of Hampshire’s ancient past.