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Caer Caradoc is a large multivallate hillfort situated on Caer Caradoc Hill in Shropshire, England, comprising multiple defensive ramparts and ditches of Iron Age construction. The hillfort occupies a commanding hilltop position and is associated with a causeway approach, likely serving to facilitate access to the fortified summit. A cave on the hillfort's summit, traditionally known as Caractacus' Cave, represents a later modification to the site, though the archaeological evidence does not confirm the legendary association with the first-century British resistance leader Caractacus. The site's multiple defensive works suggest significant settlement and strategic importance during the Iron Age period, demonstrating the sophistication of prehistoric fortification practices in the Welsh Marches region.
Caer Caradoc large multivallate hillfort, associated causeway and Caractacus' Cave on the summit of Caer Caradoc Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010723. View the official record →
Caer Caradoc is a large multivallate hillfort situated on Caer Caradoc Hill in Shropshire, England, comprising multiple defensive ramparts and ditches of Iron Age construction. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010723.
Caer Caradoc large multivallate hillfort, associated causeway and Caractacus' Cave on the summit of Caer Caradoc 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 1010723.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brockhurst Castle: a tower keep castle and causeway, 200m south of Brockhurst (4.1 km), Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm (5 km), Packhorse bridge S of St Peter's Church (5.1 km).
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