Castle-An-Dinas, nr St Columb, Cornwall
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Castle-an-Dinas Iron Age Hillfort, St Columb Major, Cornwall (4K Ultra HD)
Castle-an-Dinas is one of the largest and most impressive hillforts in Cornwall, sited in an imposing position on the summit of Castle Downs with panoramic views across Cornwall to both north and south coasts. It dates from around the second and third centuries BC and consists of three ditch and rampart concentric rings, 850 feet in diameter and standing 700 feet above sea level.
There are two Bronze Age barrows in the central enclosed area and there is a wet, marshy area inside the enclosed area, suggesting that it might once have contained a well, making it possible to live on the site.
The main entrance lies on the south-west side, and the gateway had a cobbled surface. It is likely that there would have been timber roundhouses and other structures and work areas. There are no traces of stone hut-circles.
(Filmed using a DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone)
Places to see in ( St Columb Major - UK )
Places to see in ( St Columb Major - UK )
St Columb Major is a civil parish and town in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Often referred to locally as St Columb, it is situated approximately seven miles southwest of Wadebridge and six miles east of Newquay. The designation Major distinguishes it from the nearby settlement and parish of St Columb Minor on the coast. An electoral ward simply named St Columb exists with a population at the 2011 census of 5,050.
Twice a year the town plays host to hurling, a medieval game once common throughout Cornwall but now only played in St Columb and St Ives. It is played on Shrove Tuesday and then again on the Saturday eleven days later. The game involves two teams of several hundred people (the 'townsmen' and the 'countrymen') who endeavour to carry a silver ball made of apple wood to goals set two miles (3 km) apart, making the parish, around 25 square miles in area, the de facto largest sports ground in the world.
St Columb is situated in mid-Cornwall, about 5 miles (8 km) inland from the north coast. The parish covers an area of 12,884 acres (5,214 ha) or 20.1 square miles (52 km2). Its highest point, at 709 ft (216 m), is Castle an Dinas, the site of an Iron Age hill fort about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of St Columb. Much of the land in the parish is used for farming (both arable and pastoral), with small areas of woodland. There is also some moorland in the generally slightly higher northern and eastern parts of the parish, notably part of the Goss Moor in the southeast, Castle Downs below Castle an Dinas (east) and an area of moorland adjoining Rosenannon Downs (northeast). The Vale of Lanherne, the valley of the River Menalhyl (see below) is famed for its beauty and occupies the area to the west of the town, connecting St Columb and St Mawgan churchtown.
St Columb occupies a plateau at about 300 ft (90 m) elevation. The north part of the town (known as 'Bridge') descends into the Vale of Lanherne, having a minimum elevation of approximately 165 ft (50 m). It was originally a linear settlement built on the main road running north-east to south-west, but modern estates have since been built, extending the town to the south and east.
The A39 main road runs north to south through the parish. Until the late 1970s it went through the town but a bypass now carries traffic east of St Columb. The A30 dual carriageway also runs through the southeastern part of the parish north of Goss Moor. The Par-Newquay railway line does not enter St Columb parish but forms part of its southern boundary. A small part of the parish is occupied by a corner of Newquay Airport, which is Cornwall’s principal civil airport.
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Castle an Dinas & the Wolfram Mine Cornwall~
A lil look at the bronze age hill fort of
Castle & Dinas
& the soon to be sold Wolfram (Tungsten) Mine
near St Columb Major in Cornwall~~
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Castle An Dinas Ancient Hill Fort Cornwall
Castle An Dinas Ancient Hill Fort Cornwall
Castle-an-Dinas is one of the largest and most impressive hillforts in Cornwall, sited in an imposing position on the summit of Castle Downs with extensive and panoramic views across central Cornwall to both north and south coasts. It dates from around the second and third centuries BC and consists of three ditch and rampart concentric rings, 850 feet in diameter and standing 700 feet above sea level.
It is mentioned in Cornish legends as one of the seats of the Duke of Cornwall and as the place where Cador, Duke of Cornwall and husband of King Arthur’s mother, met his death. The existence of such legends suggests that this site remained important long after its construction in the Iron Age.
The hillfort is surrounded by three ramparts and ditches. There are two Bronze Age barrows in the central enclosed area and these may be traces of the first human use of this hill, although recent surveys have suggested that there is a levelled-off platform between the outer and inner banks and ditches which may represent the traces of even earlier (Neolithic) use.
Excavations carried out in the 1960s in the interior suggested that the main period of use was during the Iron Age, when the ramparts would have stood at their highest, probably topped by a wooden palisade. The main entrance lies on the south-west side, and the gateway had a cobbled surface. There is a wet, marshy area inside the enclosed area, suggesting that it might once have contained a well, making it possible to live on the site. It is likely that there would have been timber roundhouses and other structures and work areas. There are no traces of stone hut-circles.
Hillforts like this are now thought to have been less a military fortress and more a place of focus for the community, symbols of the wealth and power of the tribe, a central place for social ceremonies, trade and ritual.
A 20th century wolfram mine had a significant impact on Castle-an-Dinas, such as platforms cut into the prehistoric ramparts to carry an aerial ropeway known as a ‘blondin’ to transport skips of ore from the mine on the northern side of the hill to the processing works on the south. Within the enclosed central there are obvious places where recent human activity has disturbed the surface. The so-called “dew pond” marshy area may even hide a mining shaft sunk in the very middle of the hillfort within the past 100 years.
Despite continuous activity on this hilltop for the past two thousand years, this is still one of the most impressive and important archaeological sites in the county.
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Castle-an-Dinas
Castle an Dinas is an Iron Age hillfort at the summit of Castle Downs near St Columb Major in Cornwall, UK (grid reference SW945624) and is considered one of the most important hillforts in the southwest of Britain. It dates from around the 3rd to 2nd century BCE and consists of three ditch and rampart concentric rings, 850 feet (260 m) above sea level.
Castle An Dinas Cornwall
Video film of this spectacularly sited and well known fort.This video was shot in late summer.Starts with an ariel view shows entrance and the defensive ditches.These ditches are still quite deep.There are great views at the top;also shows the typical flora and insects around.Well worth a visit and a great atmosphere.Original song written and performed by Janet & David Prior.
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Battle Of St. Columb (1948)
Full title reads: BATTLE OF ST. COLUMB.
St. Columb, Cornwall.
Long shot of a village scene. Boarding up signs - Barclays Bank sign boarded up. Villagers boarding up windows getting ready for traditional annual hurling match. Several close up shots of the men hammering. Several shots of the boarded up shops. Close up shot of scurrying. Close up shot of a woman and baby in pram. Close up shot of a dog. Close up shot of a chicken. Close up shot of birds. Close up shot of a horse. Several close up shot of cats. Close up shot of a policeman. Girl throws ball. Close up shot of the girl throwing ball. Overhead shot of scramble. Crowd running. Crowd running towards camera. A scuffle. Man running away with ball. Close up shot of ball on ground. Crowd run after it and throw it. Crowd running. More shots of the scuffle and people running around with ball. Old man running away with ball. His name is Sam Quintnell.
Note: Several sequences are fast forwarded - quite amusing.
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St Columb Major Carnival
Summer camp final performance
PHANTOM | Exploring Castle an Dinas
Had a fun day up Castle An Dinas playing with my Phantom 3.
Castle an Dinas is an Iron Age hillfort at the summit of Castle Downs near St Columb Major in Cornwall, England,
In this drone video you can see most of Cornwall, England.
This place is definitely worth checking out.
Video Captured on a Phantom 3.
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St Columb Major Carnival 2016
Filmed on Saturday 13th August 2016.
The full St Columb Major Carnival 2016 courtesy of Kernow Viddy for giving me the opportunity to stand in this year as the Carnival's main videographer.
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St Columb Hurling
Hurling is the Cornish form of the festival handball/mass football games that typically take place around Shrovetide or Easter. The balls used are small like Scottish handballs but are encased in silver; hurling has been a feature of Cornish life for centuries but today only two games survive annually and one of these is the St Columb match which is held twice a year.
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Racing At Castle An Dinas
fpv drone racing in cornwall
Quick Blast up at Castle an Dinas
few gates setup for a quick free for all
Mike does a loop de loop
Newquay to St Columb Major (in real time)
Take a sunny evening drive with me from Newquay to St Columb Major in an Alfa Romeo. Enjoy the Cornish countryside from the front passenger seat. So if your'e ready to go, put on your seat-belt and let's take a ride.
St Columb Major Carnival 2015 (Full)
Filmed on Saturday 8th August 2015.
You are probably thinking that 34mins is very long, but it is well worth the time!
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(The Full Carnival)
Castle an Dinas a tourist information guide... #fakenews
The INGAF Hustle #032 see us take a trip to one of Britain's greatest historical landmarks and ancient monuments, Castle an Dinas.
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Cornish Sunset St Columb Major
This is why I love my Cornish Home. Sunset from my balcony looking over our estate (well, back garden) a G & T, Irish music and birdsong. Simple pleasures.
DJI3ADV Castle an Dinas Ariel
Footage from Castle an Dinas, St Columb Cornwall using a DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Drone.
Pet Friendly Holiday Cottage In St Columb Major Nr Newquay, Cornwall
- Pet Friendly Holiday Cottage In St Columb Major Nr Newquay, Cornwall. This Dog Friendly Holiday Accommodation Nr Newquay Allows 1 Dog & Sleeps 4 People