Hillforts
The Habitats and Hillforts Archaeology Volunteers Scheme
As part of the Hillforts of the Ridge programme various opportunities are available to enable local people to get involved in archaeological fieldwork and receive basic training in a number of archaeological techniques. The events will include survey, field walking and excavation at a number of locations on and around the six hillforts covered by the project.
If you are over the age of 16 and are interested in getting involved or would like to be kept up to date about forthcoming events then please contact Dan Garner, habitatsandhillforts@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Archaeological management issues
As preparation for this Scheme, a Desk-based Assessment and Condition Assessment of the hillforts were carried out by specialist archaeological consultants. A regional survey has shown that 15% of Scheduled Monuments in the North West are at high risk. Although some proactive management is taking place at some of the hillforts, this Condition Assessment has shown that five out of the six hillforts of the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge are in the high risk category and so are in particular need of active management.