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Promontory fort at Chynalls Point is a prehistoric fortified settlement situated on a promontory in Cornwall. The site is defended by a substantial rampart and ditch system that cuts across the neck of the headland, a characteristic defensive arrangement of Iron Age promontory forts. The fortification dates to the Iron Age period, when such coastal promontories were strategically utilised for settlement and defence across south-western Britain. The fort would have provided both defensive advantages through its naturally isolated position and access to marine resources.
Promontory fort at Chynalls Point is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003103. View the official record →
Promontory fort at Chynalls Point is a prehistoric fortified settlement situated on a promontory in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003103.
Promontory fort at Chynalls Point 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 1003103.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Lankidden (3.1 km), Bowl barrow 85m north west of Arrowan Vean (3.2 km), Hut circle with associated field system 100yds (90m) NNW of Poldowrian Farm (3.6 km).
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