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Extensive earthwork remains of a 1st century Iron Age fort established by the Brigantes tribe. The site was not purely defensive, but was used as a trading centre and administrative capital for the Brigantes. Excavations have found Brigantian and Samian pottery, as well as Iron Age weapons, and a skull.

The earthworks cover a huge area, enclosing 850 acres. The site was built in at least three phases, begining in the mid 1st century. Around 50 AD the site was enlarged to take in 130 acres, with space for livestock to be kept within the earthworks.Within a few decades the site was enlarged once more, but that work was never finished, perhaps due to the Roman advance in Brigantian territory in 71 AD. The completed defenses stretch 4 miles.

The Brigantes were the most powerful tribe in northern Britain during the early Roman period, and for a time they were strong enough to withstand Roman pressure from the south. After the final victory of the Romans, the Brigantes moved their tribal capital to Aldborough.
Forcett, Yorkshire, England

About Stanwick Camp
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: In Forcett village, on a monor road off the A6274
Website: Stanwick Camp
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Hilltop Cottage - 4.7 miles from Stanwick Camp Dalton, Yorkshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £225

Keepers Cottage - 4.7 miles from Stanwick Camp Dalton, Yorkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £220

Curlew Cottage - 4.7 miles from Stanwick Camp Dalton, Yorkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £240

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The George Hotel - 2.8 miles from Stanwick Camp Darlington, County Durham Stay from: £0.00

Headlam Hall Hotel & Spa - 4.2 miles from Stanwick Camp Gainford, County Durham Stay from: £70.00

Scotch Corner Hotel - 4.9 miles from Stanwick Camp Richmond, Yorkshire Stay from: £39.20

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The George - 2.8 miles from Stanwick Camp Piercebridge, County Durham From: £30.00

Holme House - 3.1 miles from Stanwick Camp Darlington, County Durham From: £26.00

The Four Alls - 3.4 miles from Stanwick Camp Richmond, Yorkshire From: £32.50

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