© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Lancaut promontory fort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located on a pronounced peninsular projection overlooking the River Wye in Gloucestershire. The site comprises substantial banks and ditches that cut across the narrow neck of land, creating a naturally fortified enclosure that exploits the steep topography of the surrounding terrain. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a characteristic example of the promontory fort type common to western Britain during this period, serving both defensive and possibly administrative functions for the local Iron Age community. The monument remains largely well preserved despite its exposed location, with the earthwork defences still clearly visible in the landscape.
Lancaut promontory fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004858. View the official record →
Lancaut promontory fort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located on a pronounced peninsular projection overlooking the River Wye in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004858.
Lancaut 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 1004858.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crick Medieval House (8.2 km), Crick Round Barrow (8.6 km), Heston Brake Long Barrow (8.8 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Lancaut promontory fort