Maen Castle, Iron Age promontory fort in Sennen, England
The fort extends across a headland with stone ramparts measuring 60 meters in length, incorporating a rock-cut ditch that reaches 2.4 meters in depth.
Archaeological excavations between 1939 and 1949 by the West Cornwall Field Club revealed layers of charcoal, burnt materials, and 300 pieces of pottery.
The castle structure demonstrates the military engineering capabilities of Iron Age communities and their methods for securing strategic coastal positions in Cornwall.
The archaeological site maintains its original entrance path lined with stones, allowing visitors to walk through the same gateway used during the Iron Age period.
This fortification represents one of only two sites in Cornwall where researchers have discovered Early Iron Age pottery, marking its archaeological significance.
Location: Sennen
GPS coordinates: 50.07272,-5.70804
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:02
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