Perborough Castle, Iron Age hillfort in Compton, Great Britain
The archaeological site spans 14 acres on chalky downs, featuring earthwork ditches and ramparts across the elevated terrain at 135-145 meters above sea level.
Excavations conducted in 1838 at Perborough Castle revealed grain storage pits and slag pits, indicating limited seasonal occupation during the Iron Age period.
The remains of Perborough Castle provide essential information about Bronze Age settlement patterns in the Berkshire region through its field systems and defensive structures.
Located at grid reference SU520779 between Compton and Hampstead Norreys, the site sits on farmland that continues to undergo agricultural activities.
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: March 6, 2025 19:10
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