Bradley Hill Fort

Bradley hill fort is an Iron Age hill fort [1]. Bradley lies on the central ridge that runs north–south through the county, as do all of the hill forts in Cheshire [1]. Bradley hill fort is surrounded on most sides by higher ground, so whereas other hill forts on the Cheshire central ridge command views of the Cheshire Plain, Bradley's views are restricted [1]. A tributary of the River Weaver runs east–west past the north of the site, and the fort was positioned to exploit the stream's steep banks for defence [1]. Covering about 2 acres (8,100 m2), with an enclosed area of about 1.5 acres (6,100 m2), Bradley is the smallest hill fort in Cheshire [1]. The site was defended by a single bank and ditch, 75 to 80 ft (23 to 24 m) wide from the back of the bank to the outer edge of the ditch [1]. The site has not been investigated archaeologically [1].