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Iron age hillforts of West Country to be rejuvenated

Lottery award to go towards saving habitats and heritage of forts in Dorset and Wiltshire

A string of iron age hillforts that dot the landscape of the English West Country are to be rejuvenated as part of a lottery award worth almost £1m.

Thirteen hillforts in Dorset and Wiltshire, which are important for their flora and fauna, especially their butterflies, as well as their rich history, will benefit from the money. The National Trust will use the funds to tackle erosion to paths and ramparts and improve fencing so that cattle can graze the areas in the summer and sheep during the winter.

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from Culture | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2Wzhg1p
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