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Kenwalch's Castle is a large univallate hillfort situated on Pen Hill in Somerset. The monument is characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements, defined by a single substantial rampart enclosing the hilltop, a defensive strategy typical of the first millennium before the Common Era. The site commands extensive views across the surrounding landscape, a feature common to hillforts of strategic importance in the region. Like many such fortifications in Somerset, Kenwalch's Castle likely served as a communal refuge and territorial centre for the Iron Age communities inhabiting the area.
Kenwalch's Castle: a large univallate hillfort on Pen Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008257. View the official record →
Kenwalch's Castle is a large univallate hillfort situated on Pen Hill in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008257.
Kenwalch's Castle: a large univallate hillfort on Pen Hill 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 1008257.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle in Cockroad Wood (1.4 km), Pen Pits quern quarries N of Combe Bottom (2.4 km), Ballands Castle (2.6 km).
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