Cadson Bury facts for kids
Viewed from Lower Crift, about 0.75 miles (1.2 km) to the south
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 Location in Cornwall
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| Location | Near Callington, Cornwall |
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| Coordinates | 50°28′57″N 4°20′5″W / 50.48250°N 4.33472°W |
| Type | Hillfort |
| Length | 275 metres (902 ft) |
| Width | 170 metres (558 ft) |
| Area | 2.5 hectares (6.2 acres) |
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| Periods | Iron Age |
| Designated | 24 October 1950 |
| Reference no. | 1004494 |
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| Atlas of Hillforts | 0607 |
Cadson Bury is an ancient place in Cornwall, England. It's a type of old fort called a hillfort. People built it during the Iron Age. This was a very long time ago! It is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of a town called Callington. Today, the National Trust looks after Cadson Bury. It is also a special protected site called a scheduled monument.
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What is Cadson Bury?
Cadson Bury is an ancient fort built on top of a steep hill. This hill is called Cadson Bury Down. It sits high above the River Lynher, giving it a great view. This was a perfect spot for people to watch out for enemies.
How Was the Hillfort Built?
This hillfort is called a univallate fort. This means it has one main wall or rampart. It was likely built in the early part of the Iron Age. The fort is shaped like an oval, longer from north to south. It measures about 275 meters (902 feet) long and 170 meters (558 feet) wide. The whole area inside is about 2.5 hectares (6.2 acres).
What Can You See There Now?
The main wall, or rampart, is still quite tall. It rises up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) above the inside of the fort. There was also a ditch outside the wall. On the east side, this ditch is about 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) deep. It's harder to see in other places.
Entrances to the Fort
Cadson Bury has two main entrances. They are on the east and west sides. The eastern entrance is very clear and easy to see. The western entrance is not as clear. There might also be another entrance on the south side. However, experts think this southern entrance might not be part of the original design.
What Was Inside the Fort?
When archaeologists looked inside the fort, they didn't find any clear signs of houses. This means we don't know exactly where people lived within the walls.
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3D view of the digital terrain model
