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 ....

Wednesday 17 August 2022

A Family Woodland Walk

There is no better place on a hot summer day than a shady wood. 32 adventurers aged 67 to 7 months set out on a walk through the ancient woodland then on arriving set about constructing rain proof shelters in readiness for the predicted rain- that never came!