Castle Close
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| Castle Close | |
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Devon | |
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 Castle Close | |
| Type: | Hill fort |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SS937181 |
| Location: | 50°57’10"N, 3°30’52"W |
| History | |
| Built Iron Age | |
| Information | |
Castle Close is a circular earthwork located near Stoodleigh in Devon. It is described on maps as a settlement. Situated some 680 feet above sea level, overlooking the River Exe, it is most likely to be an Iron Age Hill fort or enclosure.
While the earthworks do not appear as pronounced as others nearby at Huntsham Castle, Cranmore Castle and Cadbury Castle, Devon they are still in a classical layout typical of an Iron Age hill fort or enclosure. These other Devonian hill forts are all in plain view from the centre of the enclosure, pointing to their all having been in use at the same time.[1]
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Castle Close) |
References
- ↑ Sellman, R.R.: 'Aspects of Devon History' (Devon Books, 1985) ISBN 0-86114-756-1. Chapter: "The Iron Age in Devon" (Map of Iron Age hill forts in Devon)