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King's Castle, Iron Age hillfort near Wiveliscombe, England

The fortification contains two substantial banks with a deep ditch between them, featuring an inner wall reaching 2.5 meters and outer wall of 1.5 meters.

Located on the western border between the ancient tribes of Durotriges and Dumnonii, this settlement dates back to the first millennium BC.

Archaeological findings at the site include numerous Neolithic arrowheads, scrapers, and borers, indicating extended human presence in this location over millennia.

The monument spans approximately 1.02 hectares across multiple enclosures and maintains clear visibility of defensive structures on its northern, eastern, and southern sides.

A collection of 1139 ancient coins was discovered within a buried pot at a depth of 30 centimeters beneath the surface.

Location: Wiveliscombe

GPS coordinates: 51.04601,-3.29001

Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:21

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