Monument record 7409 - Possible World War II Observation Post, Helsby

Archaeological investigation at Helsby hillfort in 2011 carried out as part of the Habitats and Hillforts Project identified the possible remains of a World War II Observation Post in the southwest corner of the hillfort. The evidence comprised a subcircular pit measuring 6m in diameter and 0.7m deep and interpreted as the remains of the observation post and a small linear trench running east from the area of the subcircular pit tentatively interpreted as a cable trench.

Further features were identified to the east comprising two rectangular platforms on top of the eastern bank measuring 7.5m east-west and 3.5m north-south tentatively interpreted as contemporary or later structures. (2)

<1> Cheshire West and Chester Historic Environment Service, 2011, Report on an archaeological evaluation at Helsby Hillfort, R3555 (Report). SCH7283.

<2> Archaeological Services WYAS, 2012, Helsby hillfort, Helsby, Cheshire Archaeological Survey and Investigation, R3562 (Client Report). SCH7316.