Site Event/Activity record ECH5731 - Geophysical survey of Oakmere hillfort in 2011 (Habitats & Hillforts)
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Archaeophysica
Date
2011
Description
geophysics at Oakmere hillfort in 2012 revealed good evidence for a prehistoric entrance with in-turned banks as well as evidence of a causeway further south of a more recent date. There is also evidence of medieval or later re-use of the site.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH7321 Client Report: Archaeophysica. 2012. Oakmere Promontory Fort, Cheshire Geophysical Survey Report. R3565. N/A. N/A.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 848/1 Oakmere promontory fort (Monument)
Location
| Location | Oakmere hillfort |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 575 678 (179m by 224m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ56NE |
| Civil Parish | OAKMERE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Jan 16 2014 1:02PM