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Sellet Bank is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Lancashire, England. The site comprises an area enclosed by banks and ditches characteristic of Iron Age settlement fortifications, though its exact dating within the prehistoric period requires further archaeological investigation. The monument represents evidence of defensive or communal organisation among prehistoric populations in the Lancashire region, reflecting patterns of settlement hierarchy and territorial control during later prehistory. As a scheduled ancient monument, Sellet Bank remains significant for understanding the development of fortified settlements in north-west England.
Sellet Bank prehistoric defended enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011685. View the official record →
Sellet Bank is a prehistoric defended enclosure located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011685.
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.
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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