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Water-break-its-neck is a promontory fort situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing an Iron Age defensive settlement of considerable regional significance. The site occupies a naturally defensible headland position, with steep slopes providing substantial natural protection that was augmented by archaeological evidence of constructed earthworks typical of Iron Age fortification practices. The fort's unusual topographical name reflects the dramatic landscape feature that characterises the promontory, where water courses have carved the terrain into a naturally fortified position well-suited to prehistoric settlement and defence.
Water-break-its-neck promontory fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD265. View the official record →
Water-break-its-neck is a promontory fort situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing an Iron Age defensive settlement of considerable regional significance. 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 the UK.
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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