Hod Hill (or Hodd Hill) is a large hill fort in the Blackmore Vale, 3 miles (5 km) north-west of Blandford Forum, Dorset, England. The fort sits on a 143 m (469 ft) chalk hill of the same name that lies between the adjacent Dorset Downs and Cranborne Chase .

Explore Hod Hill, Dorset's largest hillfort renowned for its downland wildlife and wildflowers, and offering wide-ranging views over the county.

Nov 24, 2020 · Hod Hill is an Iron Age hillfort and one of the largest of its kind in Dorset. With its imposing size and ramparts, Hod Hill would have defended a village. In 44 AD, it is likely to have been captured by the Romans during their invasion of Britain.

Dec 1, 2024 · The mighty iron-age ramparts and ditches on Hod Hill enclose an area of 22 hectares, making it the largest hillfort in Dorset. In addition to the earthwork defences, in the southeast corner there are still traces of hut circles and boundaries of the iron-age settlement.

Oct 11, 2024 · Hod Hill is a large iron-age hillfort in Dorset, full of history and breathtaking countryside views. If you’re a lover of the countryside and scenic walks, then this is a must for anyone who is looking at somewhere new to explore, or if you’ve been and want to know more, then read on! A little about Hod Hill’s location and geography:

Hod Hill circular walk. This short walk skirts the ramparts of the Iron Age fort at Hod Hill. Perched high above a meander on the River Stour, if offers sweeping views over the Dorset countryside and is home to an array of wildflowers and butterflies.

From the summit of the hill fort you can see across three counties – Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire – allowing a real sense of Hambledon’s prehistoric strategic importance and just why it’s considered one of the finest Iron Age hill forts in Dorset.

Hod Hill is the largest Iron Age fort in Dorset, running to 54 acres and accommodating up to 250 roundhouses. It also offers a rare example of a Roman fort inside an Iron Age one. The Romans’ garrison housed 600 foot soldiers and over 200 cavalry, safe within palisade and ditch defences.

Jun 15, 2020 · Dorset’s largest hill fort and home to a wide variety of wild flowers, birds and butterflies. The fort sits at 143 m (469 ft) above sea level and commands wide ranging views over rural Dorset and the meandering River Stour below.

Feb 13, 2019 · Hod Hill is a multivallate hillfort enclosing an area of 22 ha and has a Roman fort situated in its north-western corner. Double ramparts surround the hillfort, except on the western side where the steep slope to the river Stour is protected by a single bank.