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Water-break-its-neck promontory fort is a prehistoric defence work located in Radnorshire, Wales, situated on a naturally defensible promontory that exploits the topography of the landscape. The fort is characterized by its use of natural rock outcrops and steep slopes to create a defensive position, with artificial earthworks constructed to enclose and protect the settlement area. Dating to the Iron Age, the site represents the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by the indigenous populations of mid-Wales during this period. The promontory's commanding position would have provided strategic advantage for surveillance and control of the surrounding terrain.
Water-break-its-neck promontory fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD265. View the official record →
Water-break-its-neck promontory fort is a prehistoric defence work located in Radnorshire, Wales, situated on a naturally defensible promontory that exploits the topography of the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD265.
Water-break-its-neck promontory fort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - inland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Water-break-its-neck promontory fort is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is RD265.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound & Bailey Castle, Bleddfa (5.9 km), Black Mixen, round barrow to NW of (8.4 km), Shepherd's Tump round barrow (8.6 km).
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