Description
The shape of the small hillock, which is also called Diana’s Hill, Money Hill or the God’s Hill, was definitely changed due to human actions. It is enclosed by a 2m wide ditch, which limits access to it from all sides. The small plateau is overgrown with trees, there are pits and beaver’ dams, very uneven. The low elevation of the hillock is untypical to castle mounds.
Narrative
According to legends a castle drowned in the hillock. The name “Money Hill” refers to hidden valuables. Probably an ancient cult site. The significance of the hillock shall be further studied.
Location
Comments
The location was called the Kamseli Forest in former times. Nowadays people do not know the name of the forest.
Added by
Gatis Kalniņš
Founder and maintainer of www.latvijas-pilskalni.lv, www.senvietas.lv and hillforts.eu.
Founder and maintainer of www.latvijas-pilskalni.lv, www.senvietas.lv and hillforts.eu.