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Castle How is a hillfort situated in Cumberland, England, commanding views across the surrounding landscape from its elevated position. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents the defensive settlement pattern characteristic of the prehistoric period in northern Britain. The hillfort's physical structure comprises substantial earthwork defences, including a ditched and ramparted enclosure that would have afforded protection and control over the local territory. Such hillforts served as centres of settlement, storage, and administration for the Iron Age communities of the region, though Castle How's specific role within the broader settlement hierarchy remains subject to archaeological interpretation.
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, commanding views across the surrounding landscape from its elevated position. 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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