Barbury Castle, Iron Age contour fort in Wiltshire, England.
Barbury Castle is a prehistoric fortification on Barbury Hill in Wiltshire, enclosed by two concentric ditches and earthen banks. The site sits on high ground offering wide views over the surrounding countryside toward distant hills in the west.
The fort was built around 500 BC during the Iron Age and later used by Roman settlers. In 556 AD, a battle took place here that led to the region joining the Saxon kingdom of Wessex.
The archaeological site features evidence of 40 ancient hut circles, revealing the settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in southern Britain.
A car park and toilet facilities are available nearby. Access is limited to the hours between sunrise and sunset during winter months.
During World War II, American troops widened the original entrances to allow military vehicles through. These modifications remain visible today in the breaks in the Iron Age banks.
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