Musbury Castle, Iron Age contour fort in Devon, England
The fort stands 175 meters above sea level on a hilltop, providing a strategic position overlooking the Axe valley and views toward Seaton on the South Devon coast.
Archaeological findings from 1832 revealed sling stones at the site, indicating its role as part of a defensive network protecting Dorset territories from Devon-based tribes.
The name Musbury first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Musberia, potentially deriving from Old English terms referring to a mouse-inhabited fortification.
The National Trust manages this scheduled monument, which remains accessible to visitors who wish to explore the archaeological site and its surrounding rural landscape.
The fort forms part of an ancient defensive chain, with its position at 572 feet elevation making it an essential observation point for monitoring regional movements.
Location: Devon
Location: Musbury
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/shute-barton/features/musbury-hill-fort
GPS coordinates: 50.74190,-3.01700
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:49
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