More information : [SS 93852698] Bury Castle Camp (NR) (1)
Bury Castle stands above the junctions of the R. Exe with its
tributary the Haddeo, at the end of a high ridge running N & S. It is oval in shape, the apex pointing SW, and the base NE. Maximum length and breadth about 120 x 80 yds. The apex where the entrance is found, is occupied by a mount with an enclosing ditch and the camp might be classed with mount and base court forts, but the mount is very small as compared with the area of the enclosure. Hillfort Class B. (2)
This is a motte & bailey. Re-surveyed at 1:2500. (3)
SS 939270. Bury Castle. Scheduled, Somerset 342.
(Listed under 'Camps and Settlements'). (4)
Additional Bibliography. (5-6)
Bury Castle was surveyed in June 1996 at 1:1000 scale as part of RCHME's East Exmoor Project and at the request of the Exmoor National Park Authority. A detailed report (7) was produced.
The earthworks comprise an oval enclosure, presumably of Iron Age date. Built onto the south end of the prehistoric ramparts is a small motte, possibly built in the early 12th century. (8)
Bury Castle has been mapped at 1:10,000 scale, based on the 1:1000 plan refered to by authority 8, but is almost completely obscured by trees on the available aerial photographs. (9) |