Chester Crane promontory fort

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Earthworks onlybanks, ditches and platforms — read the ground, not walls

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Chester Crane promontory fort is a promontory fort in Northumberland. The Albion Guide lists four promontory forts in the county; this is one of them. Berwick-upon-Tweed Station is 3.3 km away to the north-east. The nearest other promontory fort is Duddo Five Stones, 8.6 km to the south-west.

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