Belbury Castle is the name given to an Iron Age earthwork, probably a hill fort or livestock enclosure, close to Ottery St Mary in Devon [1]. The earthwork is on part of a hilltop at approximately 115 metres above sea level [1]. The ancient site was known as 'bigulfesburh' or Beowulf's burgh [1].
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Also known as: Castle Copse, Castle Field
| Type | Earthwork |
|---|---|
| Period | 4500 - 3000 BC |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 50.7387° N, 3.3110° W |
England