Bach Camp

Also known as:
Bache Camp
Nearest town:
Leominster (6km WSW)
OS reference:
SO546602
OS sheets:
137, 138, 149
Latitude:
52° 14' 15.68 N
Longitude:
2° 39' 53.69 W
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Images

Image of Bach Camp (Hillfort) by thesweetcheat

Looking towards the southern corner of the fort along the soutwestern rampart. The southern entrance is in the trees, far left of image.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.9.2019)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Jan 19, 2020
Image of Bach Camp (Hillfort) by thesweetcheat

The outer northwestern rampart from the inner. The entrance is centre of image.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.9.2019)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Jan 19, 2020
Image of Bach Camp (Hillfort) by thesweetcheat

Looking down on the outer northwestern rampart from the inner.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.9.2019)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Jan 19, 2020
Image of Bach Camp (Hillfort) by thesweetcheat

The entrance through the outer rampart near its northern end.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.9.2019)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Jan 19, 2020
Image of Bach Camp (Hillfort) by thesweetcheat

First sight of the fort from Upper Bache, across the valley to the west.

Image credit: A. Brookes (7.9.2019)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Jan 19, 2020

Articles

Bach Camp

C
CARL Apr 22, 2013

Visited 19.4.13

Directions:
From Leominster take the A4112 north east and then the minor road south towards the hamlet of Whyle. Bach Camp can be found to the west of Whyle. A narrow lane runs along the east of the site – parking is difficult.

As you travel south towards Bach Camp it is clearly visible on the right.
The site is free of trees so the remains of the bank / rampart can be easily seen.
The only remaining ‘defenders’ of the Hillfort are the sheep who seemed to be enjoying the spring grass.

The lane running past the site is very narrow and the closest we could find to pull over was outside the nearby farm. This resulted in several dogs barking loudly the whole time we were there.
A public footpath (signposted) runs along the eastern defences of the site.

Due to the dogs barking and the narrowness of the lane Karen didn’t feel comfortable stopping for long so only a quick visit was possible.

Certainly worth checking out when in the area.

Miscellaneous

Bach Camp
Hillfort
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Feb 2, 2009

From “Herefordshire Register of Countryside Treasures” (1981 H&WCC):

“Bach Camp, Kimbolton

About 6.5 acres of irregularly shaped enclosure with total area of 10.5 acres, double rampart and remaining three entrances. Some of the earthworks have been destroyed by ploughing over the years.

Location

On east border of Parish 1.5 miles SE of St. James Church on south end of small ridge.”

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