GCYAR0 Dry Hill Fort (Traditional Cache) in South East England, United Kingdom created by freejam

GCYAR0 ▼

A cache by freejam Message this owner

Hidden : 9/15/2006

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Approx 25 mins walk from B2028 along Vanguard Way - cache is 4" dia plastic container. Whilst not steep some sections of the narrow path are strewn with stones - take care.

The 68 mile long Vanguard Way is one of the least known long distance footpaths in S.E. England and yet it passes through areas rich in history and beautiful landscapes. The Vanguard Way is a "project" that has access to Heritage Lottery Funding of £51,580 - there's been a lot of hedge planting - ironically when the hedge matures it will obscure some nice views. The route runs from Croydon to Seahaven.

The fort origins are Iron Age but occupied by the invading Romans who quickly took control of iron making in the Weald. The Dry Hill fort was a major defensive position for the Weald. The fort has a strategic view eastwards to the Roman road linking London with Lewes. The fort area is about 30 acres with a perimeter of 0.8 mile at a height of 550 feet. There is a trig point (UKTP2057) fairly near the centre of the fort area.

Nice picture thanks NavMan&Dog