Complex earthwork defences to the western entrance of Maiden Castle, south of Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK.

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Possibly the finest prehistoric fort in England. Although the 115 acre site was first use as a neolithic camp, most of the earthworks were not built until 1 st century BC, only to be stormed by the Romans under Vespassian in 43 AD.

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Size: 4764px × 3671px
Location: south of Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK.
Photo credit: © Leslie Garland / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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