Among the largest and most complex of Iron Age hillforts in Europe, Maiden Castle’s huge multiple ramparts once protected several hundred residents. Excavations in the 1930s and 1980s revealed the site's 4,000-year history, from a Neolithic causewayed enclosure to a small Roman temple built on the site in the 4th century AD. They also produced evidence of an extensive late Iron Age cemetery, where many of the burials had suffered horrific injuries in attacks or skirmishes. Look out for the information panels that guide you around the hillfort and illustrate its long history.
How Britain Saved its Heritage: A Spotlight on Maiden Castle
Members' Event
Wed 12 Jun
Join Properties Curator Heather Sebire for a tour of this 4000 year old site and discover the impact of the 1913 Monument Act.
Prices and opening times
Dorset (Directions)
For just £48 a year, English Heritage members get free entry to our properties and exclusive discounts.
