Caigher Point Promontory Fort
This possible promontory fort may be a natural feature. It consists of a 20.0 metre wide bank, which has an external height of circa 3.0 metres and an inner height of up to 1.0 metre. The "bank" is largely composed of outcropping rock with some soil cover, which creates the bank effect. Its orientation conforms to that of the strata in this part of the island and there is no visible trace of artificial treatment. There is no trace of an outer ditch in the comparatively undisturbed ground. The absence of a ditch suggests that this is indeed a natural feature, as a ditch would be essential to complete the defences of a fort, particularly where the bank fades. Unlike the promontory forts in the Isle of Man this feature is not sited to take advantage of natural defences in addition to the seaward cliffs.
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- Parish: Rushen
- Sheading: Rushen
- Grid Ref: SC1526064690
Sources
- Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record