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Oakmere promontory fort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located on the east bank of Oakmere in Cheshire, occupying a naturally defensible position northwest of Corner Farm. The site comprises a promontory fortification defined by substantial earthen banks and ditches that exploit the topography of the location to create an enclosed settlement area. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort represents a significant example of prehistoric settlement hierarchy and territorial control in the Cheshire region. The monument's strategic positioning on the promontory demonstrates the importance of water access and natural landscape features in the selection and defence of Iron Age settlements in the North West Midlands.
Oakmere promontory fort on the east bank of Oakmere 300m north west of Corner Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013291. View the official record →
Oakmere promontory fort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located on the east bank of Oakmere in Cheshire, occupying a naturally defensible position northwest of Corner Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013291.
Oakmere promontory fort on the east bank of Oakmere 300m north west of Corner Farm 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 1013291.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm (1.2 km), High Billinge bowl barrow (2.7 km), Darley Hall moated site (4.7 km).
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