Maiden Castle

Maiden CastlE

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QUESTION 1/2

Maiden Castle is located in

England

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Wales

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The town nearest to Maiden Castle is

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Dorchester

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QUESTION 1/5

Maiden Castle occupies a huge territory.

During the Iron Age hill forts were built to fortify hill-top settlements across Britain.Maiden Castle is one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hill forts in Europe – the size of 50 football pitches. It is situated in the English county of Dorset, 2.6 km south west of Dorchester.

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Maiden Castle is situated in a valley.

Maiden Castle itself was built in about 600 BC. The fort sits on a high hill, so Celtic people could see their enemies coming from far away. To keep their settlements safe from enemies Celts built strong walls and ditches which are made from earth and stones. Some of the walls are over 6 metres high!

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The Celts were known for their bravery in battles.

The Celts were brave warriors and skilful farmers. They lived in tribes, and each tribe had its own leader. The Celts built their homes in a special way. They used wood and straw to make round houses. These houses had a hole in the roof for smoke to escape. Inside, it was warm because of the fire in the middle.

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The Celts didn't use metal in their life.

The Celts wore colourful clothes made from wool. They grew crops and kept animals, such as cows, pigs, and sheep for meat and milk. Hunting and fishing were common ways to get food as well. The Celts were also the people who brought iron working to the British Isles. They made beautiful jewellery from gold and silver as well. They believed in many gods and had special festivals.

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The Celts spoke a language similar to English.

The Celts spoke a language different from English. However, there are several Celtic words in modern English, for example bog, clan, dad, penguin, trousers. The Celts lived in Britain until the Romans came to the British Isles in the 1st century AD.

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