Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSellet Bank prehistoric defended enclosure

Sellet Bank prehistoric defended enclosure

England
List entry 1011685
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Sellet Bank is a prehistoric defended enclosure situated in Lancashire. The monument dates to the Iron Age and comprises an enclosure defined by substantial earthwork defences in the form of banks and ditches. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement fortification in the North West of England, reflecting patterns of defended settlement characteristic of the period across northern Britain. The earthworks remain visible as landscape features, forming a significant archaeological record of Iron Age community organisation and defensive strategy in the region.

Sellet Bank prehistoric defended enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011685. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sellet Bank prehistoric defended enclosure?

Sellet Bank is a prehistoric defended enclosure situated in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011685.

Who is responsible for protecting Sellet Bank prehistoric defended enclosure?

Sellet Bank prehistoric defended enclosure 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 1011685.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sellet Bank prehistoric defended enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fort and civil settlement, Over Burrow (1.6 km), Roman milestone 500ft (150m) SE of Overtown Farm (2.8 km), Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement 375m ENE of Collingholme (4.2 km).

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