Castle Ditches, Iron Age hillfort in Tisbury, England
Castle Ditches spans 24 acres on a hilltop, featuring three concentric rows of ramparts and ditches that form a triangular defensive structure.
The fortification, mentioned in Tisbury's charter of 984 AD as Willburge, represents a significant example of Iron Age military engineering in southern Britain.
The strategic placement of Castle Ditches at 193 meters above sea level reflects the military knowledge and organizational capabilities of Iron Age communities.
While Castle Ditches remains under private ownership, visitors can view the archaeological site from surrounding public footpaths that circle the ancient fortification.
The eastern entrance of Castle Ditches contains an intricate arrangement of defensive earthworks reaching heights of 40 feet above the natural ground level.
Location: Tisbury
GPS coordinates: 51.05468,-2.05328
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:09
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