Portfield hillfort, Iron Age hillfort in Whalley, England
Portfield hillfort spans 165 meters by 110 meters on a south-facing promontory, featuring defensive earthworks and steep natural slopes along its western edge.
The fortification evolved from a single defensive structure during the Bronze Age into a more intricate configuration with multiple defensive lines in the Iron Age.
Archaeological discoveries at the site include a collection of nine Bronze Age artifacts, containing gold jewelry and bronze items found during pipeline construction in 1966.
The monument stands at coordinates 53.8153, -2.3874 in Lancashire, with access information and visiting guidelines available through Historic England documentation.
The northwest corner retains a section of triple bank and ditch measuring 1.5 meters high, demonstrating the structural modifications made to strengthen defenses.
Location: Lancashire
Location: Whalley
GPS coordinates: 53.81520,-2.38750
Latest update: April 12, 2025 11:48
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