Maesbury Castle, Iron Age hill fort in Croscombe, England
The hillfort covers 2.5 hectares at 292 meters elevation on the Mendip Hills, featuring a single rampart reaching heights of 6 meters with an outer ditch.
Between 577-652 AD, the fortification marked a strategic boundary point between Romano-British Celtic territories and the advancing West Saxon settlements in Somerset.
The name combines Brythonic Welsh word 'maes' meaning field and Old English 'burh' meaning fort, reflecting the linguistic heritage of ancient Britain.
The site provides access through a footpath from the south, requiring visitors to walk through a steep field to reach the fort's main area.
Local folklore suggests that on Easter morning, observers at Maesbury Castle might see a lamb shining in the sunlight atop the ancient fortification.
Location: Croscombe
GPS coordinates: 51.22240,-2.55983
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:31
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