Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnimal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall

Animal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall

England
List entry 1020659
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Animal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a form of livestock containment facility typical of rural English settlements. Animal pounds served the practical purpose of temporarily confining stray cattle and other livestock, functioning as an essential component of medieval manorial administration and village governance. The pound at Rudge Hall survives as a physical remnant of the agricultural and social systems that underpinned medieval rural communities in the English Midlands.

Animal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020659. View the official record →

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What is Animal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall?

Animal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall is a scheduled ancient monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020659.

Who is responsible for protecting Animal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall?

Animal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020659.

What other scheduled monuments are near Animal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Walls: a large multivallate hillfort (2.6 km), Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond (3.2 km), Moated site at Burnhill Green (4 km).

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