Blackbury Camp in coronation meadow celebration - as only 3% of wildflower sites remain

The charity English Heritage is pledging to create and restore 100 meadows to celebrate the King's coronation, and Blackbury Camp is one of the sites. 

The popular dog-walking and picnic spot is located just outside of Honiton. It was built during the 4th century BC and was used by Iron Age tribal people for several hundred years. 

Blackbury Camp is surrounded by impressive ramparts and the single entrance was once protected by a large triangular earthwork or 'barbican'. 

The fortress is now surrounded by woodland with a network of footpaths and bridleways. 

Over the next ten years, English Heritage will restore 100 meadows at their castles, abbeys, prehistoric sites and palaces to mark Charles III's coronation in next month.

A spokesperson for English Heritage said: "Since the 1930s and the advent of post-war modern farming practices, the UK has lost 97% of its wild flower meadows. 

"Before that, much of England's grassland – from meadows, road verges and lawns - would have been home to a much more diverse flora than we have today.

"We have lots of sites where, with the right management, meadows both large and small can flourish. Creating and enhancing wildflower-rich grasslands at these sites will not only benefit nature and our environment, but will also help evoke a sense of surroundings more familiar to their historic occupants."

Other sites which will benefit from the scheme include Okehampton Castle, Sherborne Old Castle and Totnes Castle.