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Stonea Camp, CambridgeshireStonea Camp, Wimblington
History of Stonea Camp
The major fortress of Stonea Camp which covered nearly 24 acres may have been an important focus for Iceni gatherings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonea_Camp
Fortification is thought to have started about 500 BC. It is a possible site for the battle in 47 AD described by Tacitus. The remains of the multi-storey Roman tower have been excavated nearby.
See Defending Cambridge, Mike Osborne, (2013) for a detailed description of the importance Roman fortification in the area.
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