Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPromontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall Farm

Promontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall Farm

England
List entry 1015127
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Promontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall Farm is a prehistoric hillfort located in Lancashire, England. The monument occupies a naturally defensive promontory position, a characteristic defensive strategy employed during the Iron Age when such sites served as territorial strongholds and places of refuge. The fort is protected as a scheduled monument and designated heritage asset, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of Iron Age settlement and social organisation in the region.

Promontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Promontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall Farm?

Promontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall Farm is a prehistoric hillfort located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015127.

Who is responsible for protecting Promontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall Farm?

Promontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall 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 1015127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Promontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rixton Old Hall moated site (4.3 km), Morley's Hall moated site (5.7 km), Astley Green Colliery: engine house and headgear (6.5 km).

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