Prestonbury castle
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Prestonbury Castle is an Iron Age
Hill fort
on the north east edge of Dartmoor
in Devon
, England. Situated on a massive hilltop some 220 metres above sea level overlooking the Teign Valley, it is located near two other hill forts (Cranbrook Castle
and Wooston Castle
} both of which lie about 2 km (1 mi) away.
Iron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
Hill fort
Hill fort
A hill fort is a type of earthworks used as a fortified refuge or defended settlement, located to exploit a rise in elevation for defensive advantage. They are typically European and of the Bronze and Iron Ages. Some were used in the post-Roman period...
on the north east edge of Dartmoor
Dartmoor
Dartmoor is an area of moorland in south Devon, England. Protected by National Park status, it covers .The granite upland dates from the Carboniferous period of geological history. The moorland is capped with many exposed granite hilltops known as tors, providing habitats for Dartmoor wildlife. The...
in Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, England. Situated on a massive hilltop some 220 metres above sea level overlooking the Teign Valley, it is located near two other hill forts (Cranbrook Castle
Cranbrook Castle
Cranbrook Castle is an Iron Age Hill fort occupying a commanding hilltop just to the south of and overlooking the Teign valley in Devon. It is roughly 330 metres above sea level and 2 km south and slightly west of Prestonbury castle, 3 km west of Wooston Castle.-References:...
and Wooston Castle
Wooston Castle
Wooston Castle is an Iron Age Hill fort situated on the edge of a hill overlooking the Teign Valley in Devon some 200 metres above sea level, only 3 km south and east of Prestonbury Castle and 5 km east of Cranbrook Castle.-References:...
} both of which lie about 2 km (1 mi) away.