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Castle Head promontory fort is a prehistoric defensive settlement located in Devon, England. The site occupies a naturally defensible headland position and dates to the Iron Age, representing an important example of promontory fort construction in the Southwest. The fort's defensive strategy relied upon its geographical setting, with steep cliffs providing natural protection on multiple sides, supplemented by artificial earthwork defences across the narrower landward approach. Such promontory forts served as territorial centres and places of refuge during the later prehistoric period, and Castle Head's preservation contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in Devon.
Castle Head promontory fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020272. View the official record →
Castle Head promontory fort is a prehistoric defensive settlement located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020272.
Castle Head promontory fort 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 1020272.
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