Summary
An Iron Age Hillfort to the northwest
of Abbotsbury village. The fort encloses an area of 4 acres, and within
the double ramparts, the outlines of huts can still be seen. The location
is superb, with views across Lyme Bay.
On the path to the hillfort you will pass a memorial post (see photo
below) that marks the spot where a beacon stood in the Tudor period.
This beacon was part of a network along the south coast, and was last
lit over 400 years ago to warn of the approach of the Spanish Armada.
Getting there
From the B3157 just west of Abbotsbury a narrow road leads up Wear Hill
(signposted ). A small layby on the left allows parking for several
cars. A path leads from the downhill side of the layby, over the ridge
of the hill to the hillfort. The way can be slippery when wet.
Photos of Abbotsbury Castle click on a photo to see a larger version
of the image
There is little to see on the castle
site, save well-turfed remnants of hut foundations
You can see how the inhabitants of the
castle used the natural slope of the hill to provide security
to their location
The hillfort location is moderately level,
with steep sides to the south and west
Location of Tudor coastal warning beacon
(see text above)
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