Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPromontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm

Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm

England
List entry 1002485
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm is a prehistoric hillfort located in Gloucestershire. The site occupies a naturally defensive promontory position, a characteristic defensive strategy employed during the Iron Age. The fort is scheduled as an ancient monument and forms part of the broader pattern of hillforts constructed across the Cotswolds and surrounding regions during the later prehistoric period, reflecting the settlement and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in the area.

Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002485. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm?

Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm is a prehistoric hillfort located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002485.

Who is responsible for protecting Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm?

Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold 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 1002485.

What other scheduled monuments are near Promontory fort 375m south west of Highfold Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large multivallate hillfort 230m south of Cross Hands Farm (1.9 km), Roman villa remains 290m south east of Springfield Farm (2.3 km), Giant's Cave: a chambered long barrow 750m south west of Allengrove Farm (5.7 km).

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