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Askew Heights is a univallate prehistoric defended enclosure located in Lancashire, England. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch surrounding an enclosed area, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts or earlier Bronze Age defended settlements, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. The site is associated with a hollow way, a sunken track that may represent ancient routeway infrastructure and suggests patterns of movement and access across the landscape. The enclosure's univallate construction indicates a relatively modest defensive commitment compared to multivallate forts, and its preserved earthworks contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement and territorial organisation in the region.
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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