Daw's Castle, Iron Age hillfort in Watchet, England
The castle remains include earthwork defenses situated 80 meters above sea level on a tapering spur near the Washford River.
King Alfred fortified the site around 878 AD as part of a network of defensive structures to protect against Viking raids from the Bristol Channel.
The establishment of a Saxon mint at the site in 1035 indicates its role as an administrative center during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site by following the South West Coast Path from Watchet town center, with information panels explaining the layout.
Archaeological excavations revealed a defense system with mortared walls and earth banks dating to the late 9th or early 10th centuries.
Location: Watchet
GPS coordinates: 51.18050,-3.34357
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:02
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