Castlesteads, Greater Manchester

Castlesteads is an Iron Age promontory fort, situated on the east bank of the River Irwell on a natural promontory in Bury, Greater Manchester (grid reference SD79691299). It is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[1] Excavated pottery indicates the site was occupied between 200BC and 250AD.[1]

Map showing the location of Castlesteads within Greater Manchester.

See also

References
  1. "Castlesteads". Pastscape.org.uk. Retrieved 2008-01-05.

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