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Castle How is a hillfort situated in Cumberland, England, occupying a defensible elevated position within the landscape. The site dates to the Iron Age, representing the type of fortified settlement characteristic of prehistoric Britain during the later first millennium BC. The monument comprises earthwork defences, including a rampart and ditch system, which would have provided protection and control over the surrounding territory. As with many hillforts of northern England, Castle How reflects the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the region.
Castle How hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013384. View the official record →
Castle How is a hillfort situated in Cumberland, England, occupying a defensible elevated position within the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013384.
Castle How hillfort 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 1013384.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large regular stone circle 240m ENE of Elva Plain (2.6 km), Moated site 450m south east of Overwater Hall (5.9 km), Two Roman forts and three sections of Roman road at Caermote (6.2 km).
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