Oldberry Castle

Oldberry Castle
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Also known as: Oldbury Castle

Oldberry Castle (sometimes called Oldbury Castle) is an Iron Age hill fort north west of Dulverton, Somerset, England [1]. It lies approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north-west from Dulverton, close to the Devon border [1]. It has been designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument [1]. The site overlooks the town and the ancient crossing point of the River Barle [1]. It is an irregular oval shape measuring 720 feet (220 m) by 300 feet (91 m) [1]. It is defended by a bank measuring 10 feet (3.0 m) wide and 6 feet (1.8 m) high, and a 18 feet (5.5 m) wide ditch [1].

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TypeFortress/citadel
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates51.0435° N, 3.5583° W

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