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Promontory fort south of Ballcross Farm is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Derbyshire. The monument comprises an Iron Age fortified settlement positioned on a natural promontory, utilising the topography to provide defensive advantage. The fort is defined by earthwork ramparts that cut across the promontory, exploiting the steep natural slopes on the remaining sides. The site dates to the Iron Age period and represents evidence of organised settlement and territorial control in prehistoric Derbyshire.
Promontory fort south of Ballcross Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011430. View the official record →
Promontory fort south of Ballcross Farm is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011430.
Promontory fort south of Ballcross Farm 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 1011430.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rainslow Scrins 470m south west of Leadmines Farm (8.9 km), Lead mines 600m and 980m south west of Oddo House Farm (9 km), Two lead mines known as Winster Pitts and Drummer's Venture (9 km).
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