Source/Archive record SCH7312 - Maiden Castle, Bickerton, Preliminary Excavations, 1934
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| Type | Article in Journal |
|---|---|
| Title | Maiden Castle, Bickerton, Preliminary Excavations, 1934 |
| Author/Originator | Varley, WJ |
| Journal | Liverpool Annals of Archaeology and Anthropology |
| Date/Year | 1935 |
Abstract/Summary
Maiden Castel, Bickerton, is the most southerly fo a group of hillforts which crown the summits of the bold Triassic escarpments that seperate the basin of the Weaver from theat of the Dee. In company with two others, Eddisbury and Kellsborough Castle, this one has been described in the standard historical work on Cheshire. Until this report, none of these hillforts had been excavated.
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Location
Cheshire Archaeology Planning Advisory Service CHER file
Referenced Monuments (1)
- 341/1 Maiden Castle Promontory Fort on Bickerton Hill 700m West of Hill Farm (Monument)
Referenced Events (1)
- ECH2880 Excavations at Maiden Castle, 1934 - 1935 (Ref: N/A)
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