Stockland Castle

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Stockland Castle is the name given to two Iron Age hill forts on Stockland Hill close to Stockland in eastern Devonshire.

  • Stockland Great Castle (50°49’4"N, 3°5’60"W) occupies a position on the eastern slope of the hill at 620 to 690 feet above sea level.
  • Stockland Little Castle (50°49’37"N, 3°5’41"W), located about half a mile north-east of its larger neighbour, occupies a small promontory on the eastern slope of the hill at approximately 575 feet above sea level.

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)
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