Myrtlebury

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Myrtlebury is an Iron Age enclosure or 'spur' hill fort situated close to Lynmouth in Devon, England. The fort is effectively the north east of a Hillside forming a spur or promontory above the steep valley of the East Lyn River to the East of the Village at approx 150 Metres above Sea Level. [1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Whybrow, Charles (1970). "The Early Iron Age (ch.4)", Antiquary's Exmoor. Dulverton: Exmoor Press, pg.24 (Mention of Myrtlebury as an example of a spur fort).