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Chester Crane promontory fort is an Iron Age coastal defensive settlement located in Northumberland. The site occupies a naturally defensible headland position, with the sea forming a natural barrier on three sides and artificial defences constructed across the landward approach. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort represents a significant example of prehistoric coastal fortification in northern England. The monument's strategic location and defensive design indicate its role in controlling access to this section of the Northumberland coast during antiquity.
Chester Crane promontory fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006495. View the official record →
Chester Crane promontory fort is an Iron Age coastal defensive settlement located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006495.
Chester Crane 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 1006495.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Murton High Crags settlements (2 km), Berwick Bridge (3.1 km), Medieval church and graveyard 330m north west of Berwick Castle (3.2 km).
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