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Portfield hillfort is an Iron Age fortified settlement situated in Lancashire. The site comprises a univallate hillfort, defended by a single substantial bank and ditch, and occupies a commanding position on elevated terrain. Dating to the Iron Age period, Portfield represents the type of defensive settlement typical of northern Britain during this era, serving as evidence of social organisation and territorial control in pre-Roman Lancashire. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork of considerable importance to understanding settlement patterns and fortification strategies in the north-west of England during the later prehistoric period.
Portfield hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013608. View the official record →
Portfield hillfort is an Iron Age fortified settlement situated in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013608.
Portfield hillfort 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 1013608.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whalley Bridge (1.3 km), Three high crosses in St Mary's churchyard (1.5 km), Whalley Cistercian abbey (1.6 km).
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