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Promontory fort on Combs Edge is a prehistoric defensive settlement positioned on a natural promontory in Derbyshire. The fort exploits the natural topography of the ridge, with steep slopes providing natural defence on three sides whilst artificial earthworks fortify the vulnerable approach. Dating to the Iron Age, the site represents a significant example of promontory fort construction, a settlement type characteristic of the later prehistoric period in Britain. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes to understanding defensive settlement patterns and territorial control during the Iron Age in the Peak District region.
Promontory fort on Combs Edge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009294. View the official record →
Promontory fort on Combs Edge is a prehistoric defensive settlement positioned on a natural promontory in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009294.
Promontory fort on Combs Edge 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 1009294.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lismore Fields Mesolithic and Neolithic settlement (5.2 km), Cowdale Quarry limestone extraction and processing site 540m north east of Staden Manor (6.5 km), Staden earthwork (6.5 km).
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