Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBerry Ring hillfort

Berry Ring hillfort

England
List entry 1013163
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Berry Ring is a univallate hillfort located near Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an oval hilltop position, typical of Iron Age fortifications in the English Midlands. The hillfort dates to the Iron Age, when such fortified settlements served as centres of habitation, storage, and territorial control. Berry Ring represents an important example of prehistoric defensive architecture within the regional landscape of central England.

Berry Ring hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berry Ring hillfort?

Berry Ring is a univallate hillfort located near Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013163.

Who is responsible for protecting Berry Ring hillfort?

Berry Ring hillfort 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 1013163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berry Ring hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hyde Lea moated site and fishpond (2 km), Littywood moated site (2.1 km), Webb Stone (3.5 km).

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