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Castle Crag is a univallate hillfort situated in Cumberland, England. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing the summit of the crag, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction in northern Britain. The site's elevated position provides commanding views of the surrounding landscape, typical of fortified settlements from this period that served both defensive and territorial functions. Castle Crag represents an important example of prehistoric fortification in the Lake District region.
Slight univallate hillfort on Castle Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012940. View the official record →
Castle Crag is a univallate hillfort situated in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012940.
Slight univallate hillfort on Castle Crag 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 1012940.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Brund Fell (1.2 km), St Thomas' Work Elizabethan copper mine 320m north west of Grey Buttress (2 km), Long Work 16th and 17th century copper mines, 400m north west of Waterfall Buttress (2.2 km).
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