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Walk in the footsteps of previous generations along these ancient hillforts
Nr Marshwood, Bridport, Dorset
Parking charges: £1.50 for 1 hour, £3.00 for 2 hours, £4.50 for 3 hours and £6 for all day. This car park accepts digital payments only. National Trust members and paying visitors can validate their parking using the JustPark app. We know that getting a phone signal here can be difficult, so please download JustPark, ready for your visit. JustPark ID 80600
Dog walkers are welcome but please keep an eye out for signs throughout your visit. Using a short lead helps to keep your dog from disturbing ground-nesting birds and farm animals. It's essential to use a short lead around sheep. Please always clear up after your dog. A bin is available near the car park or take the poo bags home with you
The ground at Lambert's Castle is grassy and very flat and with special permission (call 01297 489481) can be used by motorised vehicles. Access to Coney's Castle is via the ramparts and not very suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or those with mobility problems. No toilets.
The ground at Lambert's Castle is grassy and very flat.
Access to Coney's Castle is via the ramparts and not very suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or those with mobility problems.
The hillforts of Lambert's Castle and Coney's Castle are less than a mile apart, so you can easily explore them both in a day.
Discover wide-ranging views over the surrounding countryside and spot wildlife such as kestrels, buzzards and roe deer at the hillforts of Lambert’s and Coney’s Castle, Dorset.
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The hill forts of Lambert's Castle and Coney's Castle are less than a mile apart so you can easily explore them both in a day. Each one has a different character, but both have a rich past.
Lambert's Castle is the site of an Iron Age hill fort constructed by the local tribe dating back some 2,500 years; the ditch and bank are prominent as you approach the western entrance. More recently a fair was held here from 1709 to 1947, and there was also a horse-racing track. In 1806 a relay station was built. It was part of a chain of signal posts from Plymouth to London to warn of a French invasion during the Napoleonic war.
Head to Coney's Castle and you'll see that compared to many other hill forts, it's unusual because its ramparts enclose two separate areas. This may have been a larger hill fort reduced in size, a smaller hill fort extended or could've been part of the original design.
For over 300 years the ancient hillfort of Lambert’s Castle was also host to a busy annual fair. Find out what they were like and how they grew in size and popularity
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Lambert's and Coney's Castle.
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