Danish Camp. Willington.
Chapel Lane. Willington. Beds. MK44 3QG

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Danish Camp History The site has been known as "Danish Camp" for many years. It is an English Heritage scheduled monument, believed to have been built originally by the Vikings as a place in which to live and repair their boats, in readiness for battle. The moat and harbour, situated on the southern side of the present day cycle track, form the earthworks. The moat is still water-filled, and the terrain suggests that much activity took place. Slipways and fisheries are all part of the picture painted by various records of the site over many years. We are currently in the process of putting together a detailed presentation of the history of the site and from September 2001 onwards, schools and groups will be able to visit Danish Camp with a view to discovering Viking and Medieval History, explore the surrounding countryside on nature walks, see the wildfowl collection or just enjoy a recreational visit to the log cabin. On the northern side of the cycle track stands the Danish Camp Visitor Centre. The log cabin sits on the top level of the bank. The lower level is the original river bed, over which the river Great Ouse flowed during the Viking age. In later years the river was made suitable for navigation and this stretch of water is still much enjoyed by river craft today.