Cadbury Castle

Cadbury Castle is the largest medieval fortification that existed in Somerset during the Bronze and Iron Ages. Approximately the date of its construction is considered to be the I century AD. Cadbury Castle was located 5 miles northeast of the town of Yeovil, on top of the hill of the same name. The height of the latter is 153 meters, it is surrounded by four terraces and deep moats.

Archaeological excavations carried out on the territory of Cadbury Hill have allowed to find many Saxon artifacts, which are now located in the Somerset Historical Museum. It is believed that the building was designed to protect local residents from enemy invasions from continental Europe.

It was also revealed that the castle was built during the Middle Ages: the stones of its fortified massive ramparts were taken from long-destroyed buildings erected by the Romans. Some parts of a large hall from the sixth century were also found, in which feasts may have been held. The hall was mainly wooden, its length was about 90 meters, and its width was 10 meters. Currently, Cadbury Hill is very popular with tourists, reminding them of the glory of the former fortress.