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Bury Castle is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing approximately two hectares, typical of the modest hillforts constructed during the later Iron Age in south-western Britain. Its earthwork defences remain visible as a substantial bank, though the site has suffered degradation from agricultural use and modern development in the surrounding area. The fort likely served as a territorial stronghold and possibly a refuge for the local community during the final centuries before the Roman conquest.
Bury Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006170. View the official record →
Bury Castle is a univallate Iron Age hillfort situated near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006170.
Bury Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006170.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks W of Bury (0.6 km), Bury Bridge (0.8 km), Barlinch Priory (2.2 km).
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