{"id":152,"date":"2026-06-05T21:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T21:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oldburystay.co.uk\/?page_id=152"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T17:32:29","slug":"history-and-nature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oldburystay.co.uk\/fr\/history-and-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Histoire et Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Step Back And Explore<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Oldbury Hill offers the opportunity to pause. Listen to birdsong in the morning. Watch sunlight filter through the trees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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A Place Shaped by Thousands of Years<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

History and Nature at Oldbury Hill<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Hidden within the ancient woodlands of the Kent Downs, Oldbury Hill is far more than a campsite. It is a landscape that has been shaped by people, wildlife and nature for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Today, visitors come to enjoy a moment in the peaceful woodland, walk across the Kent countryside and disconnect from modern life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beneath the trees lies one of the most important archaeological sites in south-east England.
When you stay at Oldbury Stay, you are camping amongst history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of Britain’s Largest Iron Age Hillforts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of Oldbury Hill lies a vast Iron Age hillfort believed to have been constructed more than 2,000 years ago.
Covering approximately 123 acres, the site contains over two miles of impressive earthwork defences. The fort was strategically positioned on a high ridge overlooking the surrounding landscape, providing both protection and commanding views across the Weald of Kent.
Archaeological evidence suggests the hillfort was occupied during the late Iron Age and may have served as a refuge for local communities during periods of conflict. Excavations have revealed evidence of defensive ramparts, ditches and timber structures that once stood proudly on the hill.
As you explore the woodland today, many of these remarkable earthworks remain clearly visible, allowing visitors to walk in the footsteps of those who lived here more than two millennia ago.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Ancient Woodland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hillfort is surrounded by beautiful ancient woodland that has developed over centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Towering oak, beech, birch and sweet chestnut trees create a constantly changing landscape throughout the seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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