Myrtlebury

Myrtlebury is an Iron Age enclosure or 'spur' hill fort situated close to Lynmouth in Devon [1]. The fort is effectively the northeast of a hillside forming a spur or promontory above the steep valley of the East Lyn River to the east of the village, at approximately 150 metres above sea level [1].

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TypeFort
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates51.2242° N, 3.8018° W

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