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Warton Crag is a small multivallate hillfort situated in Lancashire, England, commanding a prominent position on the crag overlooking the coastal plain. The site is defined by multiple defensive earthwork banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age fortification design, likely constructed during the later Iron Age period. Its strategic location suggests its primary function was defensive control and possibly settlement, serving the local population during a period of considerable socio-political complexity in northern Britain. The hillfort represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation within the North West region.
Warton Crag small multivallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007633. View the official record →
Warton Crag is a small multivallate hillfort situated in Lancashire, England, commanding a prominent position on the crag overlooking the coastal plain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007633.
Warton Crag small multivallate 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 1007633.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Warton Old Rectory (0.8 km), Dog Holes Cave (0.9 km), Badger Hole, Warton Crag (1.1 km).
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