hillfort

[US]/ˈhɪlfɔːt/
[UK]/ˈhɪlfɔːrt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.hill fort; hill fortress; mountain fortress
Word Forms
Pluralhillforts

Phrases & Collocations

ancient hillfort

hillfort remains

hillfort settlement

hillfort site

hillfort archaeology

hillfort walls

hillfort defenses

hillfort excavation

hillfort research

hillfort history

Example Sentences

archaeologists discovered an ancient hillfort nestled in the rolling hills of wales.

the iron age hillfort features impressive defensive earthworks and stone walls.

visitors can explore the well-preserved hillfort ruins during guided tours every weekend.

the hillfort dominates the surrounding landscape, offering panoramic views of the valley below.

excavations at the hillfort have revealed pottery fragments dating back to the bronze age.

the hillfort's strategic location made it an ideal defensive position for ancient tribes.

local historians organized a lecture series about the hillfort's regional significance.

the hillfort enclosure protected hundreds of inhabitants from potential invaders.

aerial photography has helped researchers map the entire hillfort complex accurately.

the hillfort earthworks remain remarkably intact despite thousands of years of weathering.

researchers continue to uncover fascinating artifacts buried beneath the hillfort.

an international team of archaeologists is studying the hillfort structure comprehensively.

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