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Backwell Hillfort between Flax Bourton and Backwell is an iron age hill fort
The village has a long history, appearing in the Domesday Book in 1086 with the name 'Bacoile' meaning 'The well back on the hill'. The parish was part of the hundred of Hartcliffe
Location: 7 miles (11.3 km) south west of Bristol
- Type:
- Landmark