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Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill is a prehistoric hillfort located in Herefordshire, commanding a defensive position on a natural promontory. The site consists of substantial earthwork defences comprising a ditch and bank system that cuts off the promontory, creating an enclosed settlement area of modest size. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a form of settlement and fortification characteristic of the later prehistoric period in the Welsh Marches region. The earthworks remain substantially visible and form an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns in Herefordshire.
Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014544. View the official record →
Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill is a prehistoric hillfort located in Herefordshire, commanding a defensive position on a natural promontory. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014544.
Promontory fort on Dorstone Hill 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 1014544.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle, chapel, post-medieval house and garden remains east of Urishay Castle Farm (4.6 km), Lower Park Wood Camp (5.5 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (5.8 km).
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