Pictures of Burrough Hill Hillfort

a Country Park in the town of Burrough on the Hill, in the county of Leicestershire

Bumble Bee on a thistle by Jez Taylor ©

A Burrough Hill resident by Jez Taylor ©

The view from Burrough Hill by Jez Taylor ©

Burrough Hill Fort by Jez Taylor ©

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About Burrough Hill Hillfort

Burrough Hill is an Iron Age hillfort in Leicestershire, England, situated at Burrough on the Hill, 7 miles south of Melton Mowbray.

At 690ft above sea level, this open elevated area gives the visitor stunning views of the surrounding Leicestershire countryside, and is an ideal beauty spot for a leisurely walk or picnic.

There is a paid car park, and also has a toilet block.

Grid reference: SK 76190 11880

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