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Bodbury Ring is a large univallate hillfort situated on the summit of Bodbury Hill in Shropshire. The monument is defined by a single substantial defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age fortification design. Its elevated position provides commanding views across the surrounding landscape, a strategic advantage typical of hillforts constructed during the prehistoric period. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture within the West Midlands region.
Bodbury Ring: a large univallate hillfort on the summit of Bodbury Hill. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009309. View the official record →
Bodbury Ring is a large univallate hillfort situated on the summit of Bodbury Hill in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009309.
Bodbury Ring: a large univallate hillfort on the summit of Bodbury Hill. 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 1009309.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa 200yds (180m) N of Acton Scott Hall (5.2 km), Roman road at Marshbrook (5.2 km), Bowl barrow on Prior's Holt Hill. (5.5 km).
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