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Reecastle Crag is a hillfort located in Cumberland, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The site occupies a naturally defensive position on high ground and is defined by substantial earthwork defences characteristic of prehistoric fortified settlements. The monument represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy in the North of England, reflecting patterns of habitation and defensive strategy during the pre-Roman period. The site's preservation as a scheduled ancient monument acknowledges its archaeological significance and the evidence it retains for understanding Iron Age communities in the region.
Reecastle Crag hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012941. View the official record →
Reecastle Crag is a hillfort located in Cumberland, England, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012941.
Reecastle Crag hillfort 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 1012941.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Brund Fell (1.9 km), Shoulthwaite Gill hillfort, Thirlmere (2.8 km), Slight univallate hillfort on Castle Crag (3 km).
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