Calleva originated during the Iron Age and became the centre of the kingfom of the Atrebates. After Roman invasion in 43AD, the town was enlarged. It thrived throughout Roman rule, …
This short and gentle climb to Little London rises through a canopy of trees which give it a very nice atmosphere while providing cover from both sun and rain.
The Church of England parish church of St Mary the Virgin is just within the walls of the former Roman town [Calleva Atrebatum], possibly on the site of a Roman temple.
The present church at Yattendon was built in about 1450 by Sir John Norreys of Ockwells Manor & Yattendon Castle. He was the Master of the Wardrobe to King Henry VI and could well afford it.
Nice decent from here to Woolhampton, be careful at the bottom with the junction with A4. If coming from A4 you have a decent climb which starts off tough but eases the further up you go.