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Promontory fort, 420 metres east of Shipleymoor in Northumberland, is an Iron Age hilltop fortification strategically positioned on a naturally elevated promontory. The fort is defended by substantial earthwork ramparts and ditches which exploit the defensive advantages of its topographical setting, a characteristic design of Iron Age settlement fortifications in northern Britain. Its construction and use reflect the period of increasing social stratification and territorial consolidation during the later prehistoric Iron Age, when such defended sites served as focal points for settlement, storage, and defensive purposes. The monument remains a significant archaeological indicator of Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation across the North East of England.
Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014075. View the official record →
Promontory fort, 420 metres east of Shipleymoor in Northumberland, is an Iron Age hilltop fortification strategically positioned on a naturally elevated promontory. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014075.
Promontory fort, 420m east of Shipleymoor 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 1014075.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abberwick medieval village, tower house and open field system (4.6 km), Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln (5.8 km), St Mary's Chantry House (6 km).
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