Archeologists explore Iron Age hill fort

Archeologists have unearthed neolithic flint tools on a hill fort site at Frodsham and volunteers are been sought for the next stage of the project.

During the summer the Habitats and Hillforts team undertook an archaeological sample excavation on the Iron Age hill fort known as Woodhouse Hill, in woodland that stands above the Cheshire town. Hill.

The aim was to provide information to help future management of the site which is owned by the Woodland Trust.

The excavation served as a training opportunity for more than 40 local volunteers as well as students from Chester and Liverpool Universities.

All involved were given training in basic archaeological recording techniques under the supervision of professional archaeologists.

Artefacts recovered from the work ranged in date from Neolithic flint tools (4000 – 2000 BC) to a glass bottle marked ‘Ellison & Corker. Frodsham’ from about 1900.

Habitats and Hill Forts is a three year Heritage Lottery funded landscape project focused on the mid Cheshire Ridge and it is being hosted by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

More information is available at Habitats and Hillforts website: www.habitatsandhillforts.co.uk

The scheme is supported by dedicated partners including Cheshire Community Action, English Heritage, Forestry Commission, National Trust, Woodland Trust, Cheshire Landscape Trust and private landowners as well as the Mersey Forest who are all dedicated to the overall success of the three year project.

* The next investigatory archaeological excavation will be carried out on Helsby Hill. Volunteers will be needed to get involved, keep an eye on the website for further information.

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