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Bradley promontory fort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located on high ground above Beechbrook in Cheshire. The monument comprises a promontory fort, a common form of hilltop enclosure characteristic of the Iron Age, positioned to exploit the natural topography for defensive advantage. The site's elevated location and defensive characteristics suggest occupation during the later prehistoric period, likely serving as a territorial stronghold or refuge settlement. The earthwork remains a significant indicator of Iron Age settlement patterns and landscape use in the Cheshire region.
Bradley promontory fort above Beechbrook 50m south of Beechmill House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013296. View the official record →
Bradley promontory fort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located on high ground above Beechbrook in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013296.
Bradley promontory fort above Beechbrook 50m south of Beechmill House is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013296.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road, Thieves Moss, Delamere Forest (7.9 km), 14th century kiln (8.2 km), Kelsborrow promontory fort on Castle Hill 300m south west of Castle Hill Farm (9.2 km).
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