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Maiden Castle

DORCHESTER, DT2 9PP

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The Iron Age fort ranks among the finest in Britain. It covers 47 acres, and has daunting earthworks, with a complicated defensive system around the entrances. One of its main purposes may well have been to protect grain from marauding bands. The first single-rampart fort dates from around 700BC, and by 100BC the earthworks covered the whole plateau. It was finally overrun by Roman troops in AD43.

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Tel: 0870 333 1181
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Opening times

Open at any reasonable time

Facilities

Parking.
Coach parties welcome.

Maiden Castle

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2m S of Dorchester, access off A354, N of bypass

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