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Promontory fort 330m south east of Middleton Dean is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Northumberland. The monument consists of a fortified promontory defined by substantial defensive banks and ditches that exploit the natural topography of the landscape to create a stronghold position. Dating to the Iron Age, the site represents a significant example of the fortified settlements characteristic of the period in northern Britain. The fort's strategic location on a promontory would have provided natural defensive advantages whilst controlling access to the surrounding territory and resources.
Promontory fort 330m south east of Middleton Dean is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019420. View the official record →
Promontory fort 330m south east of Middleton Dean is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019420.
Promontory fort 330m south east of Middleton Dean 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 1019420.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill (8.2 km), Old Fawdon Hill West camp (8.5 km), Leafield Edge medieval settlement and field system (8.6 km).
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