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25 July 2009

25 July 2009 - Maiden Castle, Dorchester

A short walk around the ancient hilltop fort, the largest and most complex Iron Age hill fort in Britain.

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The approach to the fort from the car park.

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A slightly closer look at the eastern end of the fort.

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From the top you get a good view to the north of Poundbury, the new Duchy of Cornwall urban extension to Dorchester.

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This view shows the depth of the defensive ditches. For more information about Maiden Castle follow this link.

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These are the remains of the Romano-British Temple.

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A six Spot Burnet Moth on a thistle.

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A few poppies left in the corner of the wheat field.

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A final view of Poundbury taken from the car park. Follow this link to the next stop at Weymouth.