Martinsell Hill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Martinsell Hill |
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View across the combe to the east of Martinsell Hill
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Prominence | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Listing | Tump |
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 Martinsell Hill
Location in Wiltshire
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| Location | Wiltshire,  England |
| Parent range | Walbury Hill |
| OS grid | SU178638 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 173 |
Martinsell Hill is a cool place near Oare in southwest England. It's the third highest point in the county of Wiltshire. This hill stands about 289 meters (or 948 feet) above sea level. It's also home to an ancient Iron Age hillfort, which is like an old fortified village!
Where is Martinsell Hill?
Martinsell Hill is located about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) east of Oare village. It's also about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) north of the town of Pewsey. The hill is part of a long ridge that stretches from east to west. This ridge sits on the northern side of the Vale of Pewsey.
From the hill, you can look down over the Salisbury Avon and the Kennet & Avon Canal. A walking path called the Mid Wilts Way goes along the back of the ridge. At the very top, you'll find a trig point, which is a special marker used for surveying. To the west, you can see Oare Hill and the beautiful grounds of Rainscombe House.
Amazing Views from the Top
When you reach the top of Martinsell Hill, you get some truly amazing views. On a clear day, you can even see Salisbury Cathedral. That's more than 25 miles away! It's a great spot to take in the scenery.
Discover the Ancient Fort
At the very top of Martinsell Hill, there's an ancient Iron Age hillfort. This fort covers a huge area of about 32 acres (13 hectares). You can still clearly see the old bank and ditch system that protected it.
The main entrance to the fort seems to have been on the northeast side. There's also a ditch there. This hillfort is the second highest prehistoric camp in all of Wiltshire. It's a special historical site called a scheduled ancient monument. Parts of it were even dug up and studied by an early archaeologist named Colt Hoare.
 | Claudette Colvin |
 | Myrlie Evers-Williams |
 | Alberta Odell Jones |
