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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

River Irwell Above the Weir at Burrs - geograph.org.uk - 4685570

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h

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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 monument. Excavated pottery indicates the site was occupied between 200BC and 250AD.

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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 monument. Excavated pottery indicates the site was occupied between 200BC and 250AD.

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Coordinates
53.6129, -2.3070

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Where is Castlesteads, Greater Manchester?
Castlesteads, Greater Manchester is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.6129°, -2.3070°.