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Reecastle Crag is a hillfort situated in Cumberland, England, occupying a naturally defensible rocky outcrop that rises prominently above the surrounding landscape. The fort exhibits the characteristic features of Iron Age hillforts, with evidence of prehistoric occupation and fortification dating to the pre-Roman period. Its position on elevated terrain provided commanding views across the surrounding terrain, a strategic location typical of defensive settlements from this era. The site remains an important archaeological example of Iron Age settlement patterns in the north-western regions of Roman Britain's frontier zone.
Reecastle Crag hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012941. View the official record →
Reecastle Crag is a hillfort situated in Cumberland, England, occupying a naturally defensible rocky outcrop that rises prominently above the surrounding landscape. 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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