Welcome ! This is a blog for people who want to be a friend of Wincobank Hill, for those who are fascinated, curious or concerned about the unique hill fort set high above Sheffield's Don Valley, encircled by ancient woodland that conceals the mysteries of history.

Who was here and why? Did they live, work or keep watch here? What part did this place play in the politics of an emerging nation? Was this the cradle of the British metal industry? And where was the water?

So many people are beginning to retell their stories, ask good questions and make suggestions that it's time to share what is happening ....

Saturday, 30 October 2010

Children's University goes wild on Wincobank

Wild Woodlanders from Concord Junior School spent their October half-term holiday learning about the mystery and history of Wincobank Hill.

Under the guidance of forest school leaders Lauren Stevens and Paul Fieldhouse, the children built shelters, cooked food, and played games designed to help them appreciate the amazing contrast between the built environment of their nearby homes and the natural resource of the woodland.

When asked how visitors to the hill could best protect the site they answered without hesitation "Leave no trace". And now they are gone. Only the tiny camouflaged homes of their pebble people remain.
Can you spot them amongst the trees?
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