Sidbury Castle

Sidbury Castle
Kevin Hale · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sidbury Castle is a substantial Iron Age hill fort situated near Sidbury in Devon, England. [1] The fortress occupies a prominent hilltop position approximately 185 metres (607 ft) above sea level, overlooking the town of Sidbury and the River Sid valley below. [1] Dating to the Iron Age period (approximately 500-1500 BC), the fortification represents a significant example of prehistoric defensive architecture in South West England. [1] The site features defensive earthworks and occupies a strategic location commanding panoramic views over the surrounding landscape. [1]

TypeFortress/citadel
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates50.7151° N, 3.2352° W

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