Cadbury

An iron-age hill fort beside the village of South Cadbury in Somerset, England, retains an ancient association with the legend of King Arthur. The fort was allegedly revived during the 6th century, the time when the historical Arthur might have lived, and has come to be associated with the more well known name Camelot, and has a host of interesting tales concerning it outside of the Arthurian association. Legends of Arthur have been popular here since at least the 15th century, when tales were told of hidden doors that opened into the hill twice per year, revealing Arthur's body. Since the 16th century, it has been said that on Midsummer's eve once every seven years, the ghosts of Arthur and his knights ride over the ruins. The castle was excavated from 1966-71 under the auspices of Leslie Alcock, where most of the information relating to the history of the castle was discovered.