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Croglam Castle is a defended Iron Age settlement located in Westmorland, England. The site comprises an enclosed hillfort with substantial defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in the north of England. The remains consist of banks and ditches that once enclosed a residential and possibly ritual space, reflecting the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the region. The monument dates to the Iron Age period and represents an important archaeological record of pre-Roman occupation in Westmorland.
Croglam Castle defended Iron Age settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004615. View the official record →
Croglam Castle is a defended Iron Age settlement located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004615.
Croglam Castle defended Iron Age settlement 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 1004615.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall (1.1 km), Lynchets WNW of Wharton Hall (1.3 km), Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen (1.5 km).
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