Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBury Walls: a large multivallate hillfort

Bury Walls: a large multivallate hillfort

England
List entry 1020284
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bury Walls is a large multivallate hillfort situated near Shipton in Shropshire, England. The monument comprises multiple defensive ramparts and ditches arranged concentrically, which are characteristic of Iron Age hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. The earthworks remain substantially visible across the site, demonstrating the considerable engineering effort invested in its construction and maintenance. As a scheduled ancient monument, Bury Walls represents an important example of Iron Age fortification strategy in the West Midlands region.

Bury Walls: a large multivallate hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020284. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bury Walls: a large multivallate hillfort?

Bury Walls is a large multivallate hillfort situated near Shipton in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020284.

Who is responsible for protecting Bury Walls: a large multivallate hillfort?

Bury Walls: a large multivallate 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 1020284.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bury Walls: a large multivallate hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Edge Runner Mill (site of) (0.7 km), Red Castle: an enclosure castle in Hawkstone Park (2 km), The Mount: a motte castle 200m west of Weston Farm (2 km).

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