Late iron age oppida sites in Gloucestershire

Durham University are currently undertaking research within the late Iron Age oppida sites at Bagendon and Salmonsbury Camp, Bourton-on-the-Water as part of their REFIT project (Resituating Europe's First Towns). The project aims to share understanding about how the interactions between humans and the natural environment have shaped the landscapes we see today. Oppida (singular oppidum) are large fortified iron age settlements.

As part of the project Durham have produced self-guided walks, suitable for all, around Bagendon and Salmonsbury Camp and the Greystones Farm nature reserve. Salmonsbury and the landscape around it are now part of Greystones Nature Reserve. The area includes meadows and a working farm.

Bagendon                                                              Salmonsbury/Greystones Farm

Click on an image above to download the walking guide PDF.

There is also an on-line guide for those that can’t get to Bagendon. Click here

Durham University is seeking your views on how organisations and communities can best manage the Cotswold landscape for the future. To take part requires just 5 minutes of your time. If you’d like to help please click on this link which will take you to a short survey. The results will be shared on the project's website once the data collection is complete – expected to be by early 2018.

Toby Catchpole - Heritage Team Leader

Gloucestershire County Council