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A defensive structure located above a steep cliff, often only connected to the mainland by a small neck of land. Most date to the Iron Age



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Hengistbury Head Promontory Fort / Cliff Castle in Dorset at SZ176906
Posted by AngieLake on Friday, 02 September 2022
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 13 News and Comments

Nettlecombe Tout Promontory Fort / Cliff Castle in Dorset at ST737032
Posted by JimChampion on Tuesday, 01 February 2005
Condition: 3, Access: 3, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) 1 comment

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