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Croglam Castle is a defended Iron Age settlement situated in Westmorland, England. The site comprises earthwork defences characteristic of the later prehistoric period, reflecting the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of Iron Age communities in the Lake District region. The monument's physical character is defined by its fortified layout, which would have provided protection for the inhabitants and potentially served as a focal point for local populations. As an Iron Age defended settlement, Croglam Castle contributes to archaeological understanding of settlement hierarchy and social organisation in northern Britain during the pre-Roman Iron Age.
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 situated 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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