Source/Archive record SCH7285 - Report on an archaeological evaluation at Eddisbury Hillfort (DRAFT)
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| Type | Unpublished Report |
|---|---|
| Title | Report on an archaeological evaluation at Eddisbury Hillfort (DRAFT) |
| Author/Originator | Cheshire West and Chester Historic Environment Service |
| R3556 | |
| Date/Year | 2012 |
Abstract/Summary
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken between July and October 2010 and September and October 2011 on the prehistoric hill top enclosure known as Eddisbury Hillfort, Eddisbury Hill, Delamere, Cheshire, (SM 25692) NGR SJ 5532 6933. 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.
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Description
Habitats and Hillforts This report is incomplete and should be treated with caution. Publication is forthcoming through the BAR
Location
Cheshire West and Chester Council (Historic Environment Team - APAS) CHER file
Referenced Monuments (7)
- 866/1/1 Bronze Age activity at Eddisbury (Monument)
- 866/1/2 Early Iron Age settlement at Eddisbury (Monument)
- 868/1 Early Saxon activity at Eddisbury (Monument)
- 866/1/3 Iron Age hillfort at Eddisbury (Monument)
- 868/2 Late Saxon burh site at Eddisbury (Monument)
- 7415 Military activity at Eddisbury Hillfort (Monument)
- 837/1/2 The Chamber in the Forest (Merricks Hill) (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- ECH5739 Archaeological excavations at Eddisbury hillfort from 2010 to 2012 (Habitats and Hillforts) (Ref: n/a)
Record last edited
Mar 28 2014 1:06PM