Mount Caburn, Iron Age hillfort in Glynde, England
Description
Mount Caburn is an Iron Age hillfort near Glynde with multiple defensive ramparts and ditches built into its northern slopes. The fortifications offer views across the South Downs landscape and display the defensive structures clearly from various angles.
History
The hillfort was established during the middle Iron Age as a fortified settlement for defense. Archaeological digs since 1877 have uncovered burial pits with weapons, tools, pottery, and coins that reveal how the ancient inhabitants lived.
Culture
The site connects to local folklore in which the Devil is said to have thrown earth here while digging elsewhere in the region. These stories link the hillfort to the cultural traditions of the surrounding area.
Practical
You can reach the site by following a walking path that starts from Glynde village and leads up the hillside. The nearest train station at Glynde Bridge makes it straightforward to arrive by public transport.
Did you know?
The hillside supports one of Britain's largest populations of burnt-tip and pyramidal orchids. These rare plants attract numerous butterfly species including Adonis and chalkhill blue butterflies.
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