Uploaded October 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Early start this morning hoping for nice sunrise, but it was cloudy so other than a nice bit of early flaring which only lasted a few minutes, it was a damp squib. Still did some timewarp and video as we were there anyway.
The hill stands at a strategic location overlooking the point where the River Tone and the old course of the River Cary join the River Parrett. Although there is some evidence of Roman visitation, the first fortification of the site was the construction of a Norman motte. It has been called King Alfred's Fort, however there is no proof of use by Alfred the Great. A medieval church was built on the hill in the 15th century. The current ruined church on top of the hill was built in 1793.
Early start this morning hoping for nice sunrise, but it was cloudy so other than a nice bit of early flaring which only lasted a few minutes, it was a damp squib. Still did some timewarp and video as we were there anyway.
The hill stands at a strategic location overlooking the point where the River Tone and the old course of the River Cary join the River Parrett. Although there is some evidence of Roman visitation, the first fortification of the site was the construction of a Norman motte. It has been called King Alfred's Fort, however there is no proof of use by Alfred the Great. A medieval church was built on the hill in the 15th century. The current ruined church on top of the hill was built in 1793.
