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Promontory fort east of Peckforton Mere is an Iron Age defensive earthwork situated on a natural promontory in Cheshire. The site exploits the topography of the landscape, with the mere providing natural protection on one side whilst artificial earthworks fortify the more vulnerable landward approaches. The fort dates to the Iron Age period and represents a form of settlement hierarchy characteristic of the region during the later prehistoric era. Such promontory forts were strategically positioned to command routes and resources, serving both defensive and territorial functions for Iron Age communities.
Promontory fort east of Peckforton Mere is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013481. View the official record →
Promontory fort east of Peckforton Mere is an Iron Age defensive earthwork situated on a natural promontory in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013481.
Promontory fort east of Peckforton Mere 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 1013481.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval village and field system remains immediately east of Haycroft (1.3 km), Beeston Castle; medieval enclosure castle and site of late prehistoric hillfort (1.6 km), Beeston cast iron lock (2.5 km).
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