Maiden Castle: The Ancient and Legendary Fortress of Europe
Explore Maiden Castle, a 2.6km structure that traces the Arthurian legend and history from the Iron Age to the World Wars.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•11/11/2025
Maiden Castle is the largest earthen fortress in Europe. The perimeter of the structure is more than 2.6 km long with earthen walls up to 19 meters high. Photo: archaeology.org. The citadel dates back to around 600 BC. It was built by the Celts during the Iron Age. Photo: Pinterest.
The name “Maiden” has nothing to do with the English word “virgin.” It comes from the Old English word “Mai Dun” – meaning “big hill.” Photo: Pinterest. The citadel was once the seat of power for the Durotriges, a tribe that controlled much of Dorset before the Roman invasion. Photo: Pinterest.
The Romans once occupied the city. After invading Britain, they turned it into a temporary military base. Photo: Pinterest. Maiden Castle is associated with the legend of King Arthur. Some legends say that this was once the fortress of Arthurian knights. Photo: Pinterest. This site was used during World War II. The British Army used the high terrain of the citadel as a training and observation area. Photo: discoveringbritain.org.
Today the citadel is a British National Heritage Site. The site is preserved and open to visitors to explore its ancient culture. Photo: Pinterest. Dear readers, please watch the video : Origin of civilization / VTV2
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