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What did an Iron Age hill fort look like? An Iron Age hill fort was surrounded by up to four or five lines of banks and ditches. First a bank was built, then a ditch, and then a steep slope, which the attackers would have to cross to reach the fort. Cadbury Castle in Britain was an Iron Age hill fort. It became one of the largest, strongest forts in Britain.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: First Civilisations