Black Head, Promontory fort in St. Austell Bay, England.
Black Head rises prominently along the Cornwall coast, featuring defensive ramparts up to 5.2 meters high and ditches extending 2.1 meters deep.
The Iron Age fortification system at Black Head incorporated multiple parallel ramparts across the neck of a spur, creating an effective defensive position against land-based attacks.
The memorial stone of Cornish writer A. L. Rowse stands at Black Head, marking his connection to the nearby hamlet of Trenarren where he spent his retirement.
The National Trust maintains walking paths throughout the site, connecting visitors to the South West Coast Path network and providing access to the ancient fortifications.
The site contains the remains of a nineteenth-century rifle range, demonstrating its continued military significance centuries after its original defensive purpose.
Location: St. Austell Bay
GPS coordinates: 50.29930,-4.75438
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:40
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