Historic Castle Dore Cornwall

[AdamBHarris]

Was expecting something a little more castle looking but still great, thanks for putting up.

[celticstones]

@AdamBHarris

Hi Adam

Yes I know what you mean.The term "castle" was given to these Iron age forts because the foundations of the Norman and Medieval castles we have are the same.They were based upon the same earth working system with wooden or stone walled keeps.Have a look at Motte and Bailey archetypes which looks just like Castle Dore from above.

[caradoc68]

Thanks for putting this video up, looks like a uni-vallate fort any idea how many hectares are in side the main fort ?. Do like forts near the sea, might of been used for trade !

[celticstones]

@caradoc68

Hi caradoc68

Thanks for watching.These earthworks are 225ft in diameter.Please see the Historic Cornwall website

for a good survey map and extra information.

Thanks

CS