Castle Rings, Iron Age hillfort in Donhead St Mary, England.
Castle Rings is an Iron Age hillfort located on elevated sandstone ground in Donhead St Mary. The fort is enclosed by a single defensive bank and ditch that form its main structural elements.
The fort was built during the Iron Age and is now protected as a scheduled monument. Archaeological discoveries from the site have revealed evidence of settlement and activity from that period.
Metal detectorists discovered stater coins from the Durotriges tribe within the fort's confines during the 1980s, indicating ancient occupation patterns.
The site can be walked around to see the earthwork features from different angles. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the ground can become muddy depending on recent weather.
Ancient coins from the Durotriges tribe were discovered on the site during metal detecting activities. These finds show that people here participated in wider trade networks of the time.
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