Dinghurst Fort

Dinghurst Fort is an Iron Age univallate hillfort situated south of Churchill in Somerset, England. The earthwork defenses consist of a scarp encircling the hilltop enclosure, standing 2.0 metres (6.5 ft) high on the eastern side and 3.0 metres (9.8 ft) high on the western side[1]. The fort is further protected by a surrounding fosse (ditch)[1]. Archaeological finds within the enclosed area include animal bones, metal rings, and weapons[1].

TypeFortress/citadel
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates51.3289° N, 2.7987° W

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