Cadbury Castle, Devon

Cadbury Castle, Devon
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Also known as: Cadbury Castle, Cadbury Castle, Cadbury, Cadbury Castle (Devon), Castelo de Cadbury

Cadbury Castle is an Iron Age Hillfort close to Bickleigh, Devon, England [1]. It was later encamped by the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War under Thomas Fairfax when he laid siege to Bickleigh Castle [1]. The site is situated some 250 metres above sea level overlooking a series of valleys and down to the Exe Valley [1]. Clear views are afforded of other hill forts including Cranmore Castle, Huntsham castle, Dolbury, Stoke Hill, Raddon Top, Posbury and Cotley Castle [1].

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TypeFortress/citadel
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates50.8361° N, 3.5431° W

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