Whitsbury Castle, Iron Age hillfort in Whitsbury, England
The pear-shaped fort spans sixteen acres on a chalk outcrop, featuring two large ramparts with outer ditches and a counter scarp bank.
Archaeological excavations at Whitsbury Castle uncovered evidence of Mesolithic activity, Bronze Age boundaries, and Iron Age settlement patterns.
The fort layout demonstrates the military engineering knowledge of Iron Age communities who selected elevated positions for defensive settlements.
Public bridleways surround the castle site on all sides except the east, allowing visitors to observe the ancient earthwork formations.
The southwestern entrance of the original fort structure was altered during the construction of a post-medieval manor house.
Location: Whitsbury
GPS coordinates: 50.97630,-1.81909
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:52
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