Kenwalch's Castle

Kenwalch's Castle

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Somerset
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Kenwalch's Castle is an Iron Age hill fort in Penselwood, Somerset, England, convert|6.6|km|mi|0|lk=on East South East of Bruton at gbmapping|ST747335. It is situated in Castle Wood which covers its defences and interior. The latter has an area of 1.6 hectares. There is a single rampart and ditch which are well preserved in places. The road north from Penselwood village crosses the hillfort and probably passes through the original entrances.

References

* Adkins L and R, 1992. A Field Guide to Somerset Archaeology.
* Burrow E J, 1924. Ancient Earthworks and Camps of Somerset.
* Burrows I, 1981. Hillforts and Hilltop Settlements of Somerset.


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