Desborough Castle, Iron Age hillfort in High Wycombe, England.
Desborough Castle features defensive earthworks on the southern side of the River Wye valley, overlooking the town of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.
The Norman ringwork partially covers an elevated area that served as a Saxon gathering place, indicating continuous military significance from the Bronze Age through medieval times.
The archaeological site reveals the evolution of defensive structures and settlement patterns from prehistoric Britain through the Norman period in Buckinghamshire.
Visitors can access the site from Rutland Avenue in High Wycombe, where they will find a playground, ball court, and walking paths throughout the grounds.
The archaeological complex combines three distinct defensive elements: a partial contour fort, a hillslope fort, and a Norman ringwork in one location.
Location: Buckinghamshire
GPS coordinates: 51.63240,-0.77766
Latest update: March 19, 2025 18:06
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