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Promontory fort at Lankidden is a coastal defensive structure located in Cornwall, England. The site consists of a promontory fortification defended by a substantial earthwork bank and ditch cutting across the headland, a characteristic design of Iron Age coastal forts in south-western Britain. The fort commands views over the surrounding coastline and would have served both defensive and potentially trading functions during the Iron Age period. Such promontory forts represent an important class of prehistoric fortified settlement in Cornwall, strategically positioned to control maritime access and local territory.
Promontory fort at Lankidden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004328. View the official record →
Promontory fort at Lankidden is a coastal defensive structure located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004328.
Promontory fort at Lankidden 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 1004328.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle with associated field system 100yds (90m) NNW of Poldowrian Farm (0.9 km), Promontory fort at Chynalls Point (3.1 km), Holy well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm (4.4 km).
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