Perborough Castle, Iron Age hillfort in Compton, Great Britain
Perborough Castle is an Iron Age hilltop fort located near Compton on elevated chalk downs. The site consists of earthwork ramparts and ditches that form defensive lines across the landscape.
The fort dates to the Iron Age and served as a seasonal settlement site. Excavations in the 1800s found storage pits and evidence suggesting people occupied the area only at certain times of year.
The remains of Perborough Castle provide essential information about Bronze Age settlement patterns in the Berkshire region through its field systems and defensive structures.
The site sits on active farmland that continues to be cultivated for agriculture. Visitors should expect the landscape to be in its natural state without formal facilities or paths.
The archaeological evidence from Perborough Castle demonstrates a different settlement pattern from other hillforts, suggesting seasonal rather than permanent occupation.
Location: Compton
GPS coordinates: 51.50020,-1.25323
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20
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