At over 600 feet above sea level Woodbury Castle is the highest
point on the commons, but due to age and unrestricted public access
to the area the castle has suffered severe erosion. The B3180 runs
through the castle.
The remains of a prehistoric hill fort, dated around 500-300 BC,
can still be seen at Woodbury Castle. This scheduled ancient
monument comprises multiple ditches and ramparts, and was probably
used as a stronghold by the local chieftains. Sited on Woodbury
Common, the castle has extensive views over the surrounding
area.
The remains of circular wooden houses and a series of wooden
buildings, thought to have been granaries, along with a small oven
and a piece of pottery dated 600-500 BC have been discovered here.
Between 2000-1000 BC, during the Bronze Age, burial mounds called
'barrows' were built and can still be seen to the north of the
castle. Excavation of one of these barrows led to the discovery of
a bronze dagger and a stone battle axe. Finds, together with those
from other locations on the Commons, can be viewed at the Exeter
City Museum.
The cache is only a short walk from the car park and when placed
contained a couple of compass/carabiners and a couple of
thermometer/compass keyrings as trade items. Please re-hide
carefully.