Bury Castle, Somerset

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Bury Castle, Somerset (Somerset)
Bury Castle, Somerset
Bury Castle shown within Somerset
(grid reference SS91744717)

Bury Castle, Somerset is an Iron Age hill fort 2.75 kilometres (2 mi) East North East of Porlock, England at grid reference SS91744717.[1] It is a promontory fort and is 0.2 hectares (0.49 acres) in internal area. The main enclosure has a single rampart and ditch, with steep drops on the north, east and south sides. There is an additional rampart 30 metres (98 ft) to the west, with a deep ditch. The rampart is revetted with drystone walling. It is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Bury Castle. Pastscape.org.uk. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
  • Adkins l and R, 1992. A Field Guide to Somerset Archaeology.
  • Burrow E J, 1924. Ancient Earthworks and Camps of Somerset.
  • Burrow I, 1981. Hillforts and Hilltop Settlements of Somerset.
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