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Sandy Lodge promontory fort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located near Sandy in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a substantial bank and ditch system that exploits the natural topography of a promontory, creating an enclosed settlement area. The fort dates to the later Iron Age period and represents an important example of prehistoric fortified settlement in the East Midlands region. Its prominent position and substantial earthworks indicate significant occupation and defensive concerns during the final centuries before the Roman conquest of Britain.
Sandy Lodge promontory fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015006. View the official record →
Sandy Lodge promontory fort is an Iron Age defensive earthwork located near Sandy in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015006.
Sandy Lodge promontory fort 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 1015006.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bronze Age Round Barrow and Later Settlement on Biggleswade Common (0.7 km), Probable Romano-Celtic Temple and Aligned Enclosures at Biggleswade Common (1 km), Cursus and five associated ring-ditches at Biggleswade Common (1.2 km).
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