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Maiden Castle is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort situated on Bickerton Hill in Cheshire. The monument is defended by multiple parallel banks and ditches which follow the contours of the hilltop, a characteristic design of later Iron Age fortifications in the region. Archaeological evidence and morphological analysis suggest the fort dates to the later Iron Age period, though precise chronological refinement remains limited. The site represents an important example of prehistoric defensive settlement in north-western England and demonstrates the strategic use of elevated terrain in the landscape during this period.
Maiden Castle promontory fort on Bickerton Hill 700m west of Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013293. View the official record →
Maiden Castle is a multivallate Iron Age hillfort situated on Bickerton Hill in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013293.
Maiden Castle promontory fort on Bickerton Hill 700m west of 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 1013293.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 140m east of Long Lane (1.3 km), Old Hall Heys moated site (3.8 km), Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard (4.6 km).
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