Maiden Castle
/ˌmeɪdn ˈkɑːsl/
/ˌmeɪdn ˈkæsl/
- a very large ancient fort (= strong military building defence) on a hill near Dorchester, Dorset, England. It was first occupied in about 2000 BC and was attacked and captured by the Romans in AD 43. Today only the impressive earth banks around it remain.