Site Event/Activity record ECH3026 - Section through the defences at Oakmere promontory fort in 1960
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Unassigned
Date
1960
Description
Excavations in 1960 by Forde-Johnston at the southern end of the promontory fort revealed some evidence for the construction of the defences. No finds were recorded in the brief description.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6913 Article in Journal: Forde-Johnston J. 1962. The Iron Age Hillforts of Lancashire and Cheshire. Transactions of the Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 72. p21-23.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 848/1 Oakmere promontory fort (Monument)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Not displayed (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ56NE |
| Civil Parish | OAKMERE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Jan 8 2014 11:33AM