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Askew Heights is a univallate prehistoric defended enclosure located in Lancashire, England. The monument consists of a single defensive bank enclosing an area of archaeological interest, a form typical of Iron Age hillforts and earlier defended settlements in northern Britain. Associated with the enclosure is a hollow way, a sunken trackway created through prolonged use, which represents evidence of communication routes and movement patterns in the prehistoric landscape. The site's physical characteristics and construction type suggest its function as a defended settlement or gathering place during the prehistoric period, though precise dating within this era requires archaeological investigation.
Askew Heights univallate prehistoric defended enclosure and hollow way is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011683. View the official record →
Askew Heights is a univallate prehistoric defended enclosure located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011683.
Askew Heights univallate prehistoric defended enclosure and hollow way is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011683.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage (3.1 km), High cross in St Wilfrid's churchyard, Halton (3.6 km), Castle Hill motte and bailey, Halton (3.7 km).
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