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Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill is a Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Cumberland, England. The site is characterised by multiple concentric ramparts and ditches that encircle the hilltop, a defensive arrangement typical of later prehistoric fortified settlements in northern Britain. The multivallate construction suggests a significant commitment to defensive architecture, likely dating to the Iron Age period when such hillforts served as territorial strongholds, communal refuges, or centres of local power. The earthwork remains a notable example of Iron Age settlement strategy in the upland regions of northwest England.
Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014914. View the official record →
Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill is a Iron Age defensive earthwork located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014914.
Small multivallate hillfort on Swarthy Hill 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 1014914.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman cremation cemetery, 380m south east of Maryport Roman fort (4.2 km), Netherhall (4.6 km), Medieval site in Netherhall Park, left bank of River Ellen (4.7 km).
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