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Portfield Hillfort Hillfort Image © Open Source Environment Agency LIDAR Also known as: Planes Wood Camp Nearest Town: Great Harwood (3km SSW) OS Ref (GB):     SD746355 / Sheet: 103 Latitude: 53° 48' 53.47" N Longitude:     2° 23' 8.96" W Added by treehugger-uk Images (1) Fieldnotes (1) Links (2) 0 discussions Start a topic Show  |  Hide Web searches for Portfield Hillfort Flickr Google Google Images MAGIC The Megalithic Portal Bing Stone Pages Streetmap.co.uk Wikipedia

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Failed visit 20.7.14 After visiting the nearby Whalley Abbey Gatehouse (E.H. site) I attempted to visit this hillfort. I tried to access via the minor road to the north and the east, which is off the very busy A671. There is no public access to the hillfort and the northern approach is blocked by someone’s house/garden. The eastern approach is blocked by a 10ft high hedge – with no gaps or gates! If you are planning a visit I suspect the best option would be to ask permission from the people living in the house. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by CARL 11th August 2014ce

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Ribchester Museum The museum has a display about Portfield Camp, including some info about it's pre Iron-Age occupation. Artefacts are on display. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Vicster 2nd March 2009ce

Lancashire Halls & Houses - Portfield An extensive history of this site. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by treehugger-uk 31st March 2004ce Edited 31st March 2004ce