An Iron Age Jewel: 377ft Above Sea Level – Belbury Castle, Devon's Thriving

377ft above sea level, Belbury Castle was more than just a hillfort. It was a thriving Iron Age settlement that bustled with activity.

Belbury Castle, located near Ottery St Mary in Devon, England, was an Iron Age earthwork – a confirmed Iron Age site or fort – situated on a hilltop, approximately 115 meters (377 feet) above sea level. This ancient settlement, known as ‘Booly Hillfort’, was enclosed by an encircling rampart and ditch, protecting a roughly oval area of nearly 1 hectare. The hillfort was not just a fort, but a bustling and thriving Iron Age settlement.>

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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