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Kelsborrow promontory fort is a prehistoric defensive enclosure situated on high ground near Castle Hill Farm in Cheshire. The monument consists of a promontory fort formed by substantial earthwork defences that exploit the natural topography of Castle Hill to create a strongly defended position. Dating to the Iron Age, the site represents an important example of fortified settlement in the North West of England during this period. The earthworks remain a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the region.
Kelsborrow promontory fort on Castle Hill 300m south west of Castle Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013294. View the official record →
Kelsborrow promontory fort is a prehistoric defensive enclosure situated on high ground near Castle Hill Farm in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013294.
Kelsborrow promontory fort on Castle Hill 300m south west of Castle Hill Farm 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 1013294.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iddinshall Hall moated site (4.8 km), Cross base and shaft in St Helen's churchyard (5.5 km), Lower Huxley Hall moated site (6.3 km).
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