The mysterious and ancient Maiden Castle occupies a vast site in Dorset. Clive Aslet takes a look.
Maiden Castle is a mystery — but that was intentional, as part of a defensive strategy. An attacker would have had no idea what lay in store on the further side of the ridge on which the great earthworks were built, which was followed by others, separated by deep ditches.
The entrance to the enormous site — the size of 50 football pitches, making it one of the…
