Prestonbury Castle, Iron Age hillfort in Drewsteignton, England
Prestonbury Castle contains three enclosures with ramparts and ditches, situated 240 meters above sea level overlooking the Teign Valley.
The hillfort was constructed and inhabited between the sixth century BC and mid-first century AD, serving as a high-status settlement.
The multiple earthworks of Prestonbury Castle demonstrate the advanced engineering and social organization capabilities of Iron Age communities.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site through walking paths that connect to the inner, middle, and outer enclosures of the fortification.
The site forms part of a cluster with Cranbrook Castle and Wooston Castle, creating a network of Iron Age defensive positions in the region.
Location: Drewsteignton
GPS coordinates: 50.69650,-3.77443
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:40
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