Berry Castle, Somerset
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| Berry Castle | |
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Somerset | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Hill fort |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SS859449 |
| Location: | 51°11’33"N, 3°38’2"W |
| Village: | Luccombe |
| History | |
| Built Iron Age | |
| Information | |
Berry Castle (sometimes known as 'Berry Camp') is a hillslope enclosure in the very west of Somerset. Characterised as a hill fort, it is believed to be a defended settlement of the early Roman period or possibly of the preceding Iron Age.[1]
The hill fort is to be found just over three miles west of the village of Luccombe.
A series of earthworks survives.[2] It is a scheduled ancient monument.[3]
References
- ↑ National Monuments Record: No. 35939 – Berry Castle
- ↑ Berry Castle – Heritage Gateway
- ↑ National Heritage List 1006204: Iron Age defended settlement known as Berry Castle
