The Castle Wall

This is about all that is left of Cadbury Castle. It is a hill with very steep sides that lead up to what was once a castle. Now it is a pasture. The defensive advantage of this place was obvious. It would have been a formidable fortress. You could see for miles in any direction and if any enemy made it to the base of the hill they would be faced with a quarter mile hike up a steep incline right to the outer walls. It makes sense that legend ties this site to the mythical Camelot. It would have been an awe inspiring center of power in its glory.

Cadbury Castle

This is the path to the top of Cadbury Castle...aka...ancient hill fort from late bronze to early iron age of some historical importance (John Leland in 1542 contends that this castle was King Arthurs Camelot) but now it is simply a pretty place to hike and a pasture for farm animals. Just to be clear there is no castle here. Simply a hill with an incredible view with obvious modifications that would have provided a very good defense to anyone residing on top. Just a reminder that no matter how powerful you think you have made something it may eventually end up as nothing more than a pitstop for animals. How the mighty can fall.