Site Event/Activity record ECH5725 - Archaeological investigation at Helsby Iron Age hillfort in 2011 (Habitats and Hillforts)

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Cheshire West and Chester Council (Habitats and Hillforts Project)

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May 2010

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An archaeological evaluation was undertaken during May 2010 on the prehistoric hill top enclosure known as Helsby Hillfort, Helsby Hill, Helsby, Cheshire, (SM 25689) NGR SJ 4927 7539. The work was undertaken by the Habitats and Hillforts of Cheshire’s Sandstone Ridge Landscape Partnership Project. The aims of the evaluation were to characterise the archaeological resource and assess the impact of the present management regime within the site.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Cheshire West and Chester Historic Environment Service. 2011. Report on an archaeological evaluation at Helsby Hillfort. R3555.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • Helsby Hillfort, 250m NW of Harmers Lake Farm (Monument)
  • Mesolithic-Neolithic activity, Helsby Hillfort (Monument)
  • Possible World War II Observation Post, Helsby (Monument)

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Grid reference Centred SJ 492 754 (99m by 176m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ47NE
Civil Parish HELSBY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

Record last edited

Jan 16 2014 1:03PM