Maiden Castle

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This monument has been described as a 'defended settlement' rather than a hillfort. It stands on the north facing slope of Harker Hill. The earthworks here are fairly substantial measuring 108m east to west & 88m north to south. Hut circles & walls have also been found on the site.

www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=12432

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiden_Castle,_North_Yorkshire

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Coordinates: 54°22'41"N 1°58'4"W

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