Myrtlebury
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Myrtlebury is an Iron Age
enclosure or 'spur' hill fort
situated close to Lynmouth
in Devon
, England. The fort is effectively the north east of a Hillside forming a spur or promontory above the steep valley of the East Lyn River to the East of the Village at approx 150 Metres above Sea Level.
Iron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
enclosure or 'spur' hill fort
Hill fort
A hill fort is a type of earthworks used as a fortified refuge or defended settlement, located to exploit a rise in elevation for defensive advantage. They are typically European and of the Bronze and Iron Ages. Some were used in the post-Roman period...
situated close to Lynmouth
Lynmouth
Lynmouth is a village in Devon, England, on the north edge of Exmoor.The village straddles the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers, in a gorge below Lynton, to which it is connected by the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway....
in Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, England. The fort is effectively the north east of a Hillside forming a spur or promontory above the steep valley of the East Lyn River to the East of the Village at approx 150 Metres above Sea Level.