Site Event/Activity record ECH2997 - Excavations at Helsby Hillfort in 1955
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1955
Description
Preliminary excavation carried out in 1955 with the main aim of examining the nature of the defences. A section some 0.90m and 9m in length was investigated with limited new information.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 66/107-110 Bu'Lock J D 1956.
- <1> SCH7293 Article in Journal: Bu'lock J D. 1956. The Hill-fort at Helsby, Cheshire. Transactions of the Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 66. 66/107-110 Bu'Lock J D 1956.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 1007/2 Helsby Hillfort, 250m NW of Harmers Lake Farm (Monument)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Not displayed (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ47NE |
| Civil Parish | HELSBY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Jan 24 2014 11:57AM