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Pegsdon Hills Viewpoint
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October 15, 2020
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You will find areas of SSI and history from pre bronze age. There are Hill Forts, Round and Long Barrows, Terracing and Earthworks.
Nummerous lime pits on the chalk up lands which were used for lime both for building and farming.
Evidence of roman occupation and local resistance.
The area is crossed by the Icknield Way probably the oldest route in the UK
Check my website for many other walks and details of walking in this area of the Chilterns
imcintosh.com/walking-north-herts-and-south-beds
January 15, 2022
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July 31, 2022
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Elevation 120 m
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