Warbstow Bury, Iron Age hillfort in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Warbstow Bury is an Iron Age fortification perched on elevated terrain in Cornwall, surrounded by two concentric earthen ramparts with openings facing northwest and southeast. The site encompasses a broad area with a mound at its center.
This defensive post was constructed during the Iron Age and served a crucial defensive purpose in the region. The site saw later reuse and modifications as its original function was superseded.
The site features in local folklore about a giant who once dwelled here, and these stories continue to shape how people understand and talk about the place today.
The site is accessible throughout the year and easy to explore on foot at your own pace. Sturdy footwear is recommended, especially after rain when the ground may become slippery.
The center of the fortification holds a medieval rabbit warren that was long overlooked by earlier researchers. This secondary use from the Middle Ages contradicts earlier assumptions about the mound's purpose.
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