Maiden Castle, Iron Age fort in Bickerton, England
The fort stands at an elevation of 212 meters on the Cheshire sandstone ridge, featuring two parallel artificial banks positioned 35 feet apart.
Archaeological excavations between 1932 and 1935 by W. J. Varley revealed Iron Age pottery and investigated the structure's defensive construction methods.
The fortification represents the strategic military knowledge of Iron Age settlers who utilized natural cliff formations to minimize the need for artificial defenses.
Visitors can reach the fort via a 2.5-mile walking trail from the Bickerton Hill car park, following marked footpaths and Sandstone Trail markers.
The inner rampart incorporates dry stone walling with sand and timber strapping, while the outer section evolved from a timber palisade to a stone-reinforced bank.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
Location: Bickerton
GPS coordinates: 53.07080,-2.75110
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:05
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