Promontory fort at Chynalls Point

The National Heritage List for England records Promontory fort at Chynalls Point as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

A promontory fort at Chynalls Point is a type of early-medieval defensive structure, likely dating to the Iron Age or early medieval period, built on a headland with natural cliffs providing part of its defenses. Such sites are often associated with local folklore, including tales of hidden treasure, ancient inhabitants, or connections to fairy realms.