hill fort, thereby minimising damage to the ramparts. Brunel originally wanted to put the tracks in a cutting through the site, but local outrage at the plan meant that the more expensive tunnel was chosen. The protest against the Poundbury cutting plan also led to the formation of the Dorset archaeological society. See also Maiden Castle, Dorset References External links Poundbury hillfort site page on The Megalithic Portal. The Roman aqueduct at Dorchester, Dorset Hill forts in Dorset Roman Dorchester