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Cow Castle, Somerset

Cow Castle is an Iron Age hillfort on Exmoor near Simonsbath, Somerset. It is situated on an isolated hilltop and has a single rampart and ditch, adapted to its location and enclosing about 2 acres, with a commanding position over the valley of the River Barle. It is within the council area of Somerset.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1002955.

Place Type: Hillfort
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.122709,-3.7240968
Grid Reference: SS 7943 3735
Civil Parish: Exmoor CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA

GBPN ID: 301094
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cow_Castle,_Somerset_301094

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