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Shoulsbury Castle

Heritage Site in Devon North Devon

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Shoulsbury Castle

View between roadside trees on Wallover Down
View between roadside trees on Wallover Down Credit: David Martin

Shoulsbury Castle is an ancient hillfort located in Devon, England. Believed to have been constructed during the Iron Age, the site is situated on a prominent hill overlooking the surrounding landscape. The hillfort is roughly oval in shape, with a series of defensive earthworks and ramparts encircling the interior.

The site is thought to have been used for defensive purposes, providing a strategic vantage point for monitoring and controlling the surrounding area. Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of human occupation at Shoulsbury Castle dating back to the Iron Age, with pottery shards and other artifacts found on the site.

Today, Shoulsbury Castle is a designated heritage site, protected for its historical significance and archaeological value. Visitors to the site can explore the earthworks and ramparts, taking in the panoramic views of the Devon countryside. The hillfort offers a glimpse into the ancient past, allowing visitors to imagine what life may have been like for the people who once inhabited this hilltop stronghold.

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Shoulsbury Castle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.14/-3.852 or Grid Reference SS7039. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View between roadside trees on Wallover Down
View between roadside trees on Wallover Down
Field gate with Wallover Down beyond
Field gate with Wallover Down beyond
View across Wallover Down
View across Wallover Down
Sheep on the lane Displaying typical herd instincts, they all ran ahead of us along the lane, rather than simply stepping aside onto open grassland to the left.
Sheep on the lane
Displaying typical herd instincts, they all ran ahead of us along the lane, rather than simply stepping aside onto open grassland to the left.
Ford sign at Red Gate With a somewhat unnecessary explanation board: isn't this what we should expect at a ford?
Ford sign at Red Gate
With a somewhat unnecessary explanation board: isn't this what we should expect at a ford?
View towards Natsley Farm
View towards Natsley Farm
View above Castle Cleave Coombe
View above Castle Cleave Coombe
Footpath between banks in Lew Combe
Footpath between banks in Lew Combe
Footpath junction above Mole's Chamber
Footpath junction above Mole's Chamber
On the ramparts at Shoulsbury Castle With the trig point visible on the skyline.
On the ramparts at Shoulsbury Castle
With the trig point visible on the skyline.
Ramparts and ditch at Shoulsbury Castle At this point, there are two ramparts separated by a ditch.
Ramparts and ditch at Shoulsbury Castle
At this point, there are two ramparts separated by a ditch.
Edge of access land near Shoulsbury Castle
Edge of access land near Shoulsbury Castle
Edge of access land above Castle Common
Edge of access land above Castle Common
High Bray: on Fullaford Down Looking east-south-east towards Rockley Farm
High Bray: on Fullaford Down
Looking east-south-east towards Rockley Farm
High Bray: near Five Cross Way By the entrance to Natsley and looking east towards Muxworthy, the farm across the valley
High Bray: near Five Cross Way
By the entrance to Natsley and looking east towards Muxworthy, the farm across the valley
Gated entrance to footpath Challacombe valley is in the background
Gated entrance to footpath
Challacombe valley is in the background
Wallover Down This view down Goat Combe towards Hunger Gate has only been possible for the public since Open Access. However a 5km hike, there and back, across bog like this is not for the faint hearted as there is still no exit to the nearby lane.
Wallover Down
This view down Goat Combe towards Hunger Gate has only been possible for the public since Open Access. However a 5km hike, there and back, across bog like this is not for the faint hearted as there is still no exit to the nearby lane.
Brayford, Rockley Farm This is a place where my wife and myself had a lovely holiday in 1990.
Brayford, Rockley Farm
This is a place where my wife and myself had a lovely holiday in 1990.
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Shoulsbury Castle is located at Grid Ref: SS7039 (Lat: 51.14, Lng: -3.852)

Administrative County: Devon

District: North Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 51.14,-3.852
Shoulsbury Castle
Historic: archaeological_site
Lat/Long: 51.1363514/-3.8516133
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Ele: 477
Natural: peak
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 51.1385431/-3.8458558
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