Bat's Castle

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Bat's Castle (Somerset)
Bat's Castle
Bat's Castle shown within Somerset
(grid reference SS987421)

Bats Castle is an Iron Age hill fort South South West of Dunster at grid reference SS987421. It is on the highest point of Gallox Hill. Previously it was known as Caesar's Camp and is possibly associated with Black Ball Camp. Bat's Castle has two stone ramparts and two ditches. The ramparts are damaged in places and the hillfort is partly covered in scrub.

[edit] References

  • Adkins L and R, 1992. A Field Guide to Somerset Archaeology.
  • Burrow E J, 1924. Ancient Earthworks and Camps in Somerset.
  • Burrow I, 1981. Hillforts and Hilltops 1000 AD, in Aston and Burrow, The Archaeology of Somerset.
  • Grinsell L V, 1970. The Archaeology of Exmoor.
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