Maiden Castle

noun

1. an ancient fortification in Dorsetshire, England, first erected c250 b.c. over the remains of Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements of c2000–c1500 b.c.

Example Sentences

With this he attacked Stirling, and on the 16th the maiden castle surrendered.

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It is a triple ring of gigantic ramparts, like those of Maiden Castle near Dorchester, and nearly a mile in circumference.

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Beyond the mill a sharp turn to the left joins the main road we left to reach Maiden Castle.

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Before six o'clock the defence was further reinforced by a party of Gordons from Maiden Castle.

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It was only an hour, but it was the first time I have had any real chance to direct hot shot at the walls of the maiden castle.

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