Wittenham Clumps, Acient Hill Fort
Where I live in South Oxfordshire, we have the Wittenham Clumps. These are two chalk hills with a history dating back to the Bronze Age (3000BC - 1200BC). One of these has an Iron Age Hill Fort on top too.
From what I have read online, the clumps refer to the wooded areas on top of each hill. The correct name is the Sinodun Hills.
They are a natural landmark that can be seen from miles around. In fact, we refer to them, to our kids as the “Nearly Home Clumps”. No Matter which direction we come home from, you can be sure to see them.
They make for a great walk with stunning views around South Ofordshire and beyond.
Ever since we moved to the area, I’ve been drawn to photographing them… They really suit landscape, of which I’m no expert in but I do try to document them. Its hard to photograph its history from the ground but I think it could be a small project to do so.
Here are some recent images of the Wittenham Clumps
