Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBillings Ring large univallate hillfort

Billings Ring large univallate hillfort

England
List entry 1021070
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Billings Ring is a univallate hillfort located in Shropshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. The monument is defined by a single substantial defensive bank and ditch enclosing an approximately circular area on elevated terrain. As a univallate fortification, it represents a relatively modest defensive installation compared to multivallate hillforts, though its position would have afforded considerable command over the surrounding landscape. The site reflects the settlement and territorial control patterns characteristic of Iron Age communities in the English Midlands.

Billings Ring large univallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Billings Ring large univallate hillfort?

Billings Ring is a univallate hillfort located in Shropshire, England, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021070.

Who is responsible for protecting Billings Ring large univallate hillfort?

Billings Ring large univallate 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 1021070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Billings Ring large univallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Small multivallate hillfort at Burrow, 750m WSW of St Mary's Church (5 km), Bowl barrow 390m south east of Stanley Cottage (5.5 km), Bury Ditches, a small multivallate hillfort on the summit of Sunnyhill (6 km).

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