Site Event/Activity record ECH3002 - Excavations at Kelsborrow hillfort in 1973
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
June 1973
Description
section 25m long and 2m wide was excavated through the rampart in 1973. Faint traces of the original rampart was identified along with three postholes representing the rampart reventment. Only faint traces of the outer ditch were noted. No finds
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH7306 Article in Journal: Coombs, D.G. 1988. A note on the rampart of the hillfort of Kelsborrow, Cheshire. The Manchester Archaeological Bulletin. 3.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 833/1 Kelsborrow promontory fort on Castle Hill 300m SW Castle Hill Frm (Monument)
Location
| Location | Kelsborrow hillfort |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 532 675 (12m by 28m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ56NW |
| Civil Parish | DELAMERE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Jan 10 2014 2:38PM