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There is little to see on the castle site, save well-turfed remnants of hut foundations |
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Abbotsbury Castle
Summary
An Iron Age Hillfort to the northwest of Abbotsbury village. The fort encloses an area of 4 acres, and within the double ramparts, the outlines of huts can still be seen. The location is superb, with views across Lyme Bay. On the path to the hillfort you will pass a memorial post (see photo below) that marks the spot where a beacon stood in the Tudor period. This beacon was part of a network along the south coast, and was last lit over 400 years ago to warn of the approach of the Spanish Armada.
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You can see how the inhabitants of the castle used the natural slope of the hill to provide security to their location |
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The hillfort location is moderately level, with steep sides to the south and west |
Location of Tudor coastal warning beacon (see text above) |
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Details
Abbotsbury Castle
Abbotsbury
Dorset
England
Location: From the B3157 just west of Abbotsbury a narrow road leads up Wear Hill (signposted ). A small layby on the left allows parking for several cars. A path leads from the downhill side of the layby. The way can be slippery.
OS SY555 866
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