Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale.

Hillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale.

England
List entry 1013297
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Cheshire. The site consists of a substantial univallate earthwork comprising a single bank and ditch system that encloses an elevated position on the hilltop. Dating to the Iron Age, the monument represents a form of defensive settlement characteristic of the period in the North West of England. The earthwork remains visible as a prominent archaeological feature, though it has been subject to some degradation and modification over the centuries.

Hillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale.?

Hillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale is a prehistoric fortified enclosure located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013297.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale.?

Hillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale. 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 1013297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillfort on Woodhouse Hill 500m west of Mickledale.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 14th century kiln (6.5 km), Roman road, Thieves Moss, Delamere Forest (8.3 km), Kelsborrow promontory fort on Castle Hill 300m south west of Castle Hill Farm (8.4 km).

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