Bat's Castle is an Iron Age hillfort on the hill above Dunster. The old earth works are clearly visible and it's obvious why the position was chosen, the views in every direction are superb! This makes a great extension to a walk around Dunster.

FARID L

January 11, 2024

Bats Castle is an Iron Age hillfort at the top of a 213-metre high hill in the parish of Carhampton south south west of Dunster in Somerset, England The site was identified in 1983 after some schoolboys found eight silver-plated coins dating from 102BC to AD350. It is on the highest point of Gallox Hill.

Cool_Dude

July 25, 2022

Wales could be seen on the hottest ever day. The view would be even better without the heat haze.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Carhampton, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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