Hamble Common Camp facts for kids
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 Location in Hampshire
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| Location | Hampshire |
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| Coordinates | 50°51′05″N 1°19′02″W / 50.8515°N 1.3172°W |
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| Periods | Iron Age |
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| Public access | Yes |
Hamble Common Camp is an ancient site in Hampshire, England. It was once an Iron Age hillfort. A hillfort is like a strong, protected village built on high ground. This one was special because it was on a piece of land sticking out into the water. This land is almost surrounded by Southampton Water and the River Hamble.
Later, a castle called St Andrew's Castle was built here. This castle was one of the Device Forts ordered by King Henry VIII.
Where is Hamble Common Camp?
This old site is found on Hamble Common. It's located south of a village called Hamble-le-Rice. The land it sits on is a peninsula, which means it's almost completely surrounded by water. This natural protection made it a good spot for people to live safely long ago.
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