Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCaer-Din Ring: a small enclosed Iron Age or Romano-British settlement, an adjacent ancient field boundary, round barrow and cultivation remains

Caer-Din Ring: a small enclosed Iron Age or Romano-British settlement, an adjacent ancient field boundary, round barrow and cultivation remains

England
List entry 1021280
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Caer-Din Ring is a small enclosed settlement of Iron Age or Romano-British date located in Shropshire. The monument comprises a defended or nucleated settlement defined by an earthwork enclosure, alongside associated archaeological features including an ancient field boundary, a round barrow, and traces of cultivation remains that together attest to sustained occupation and agricultural use of the site. The juxtaposition of these elements suggests a settlement landscape typical of the later prehistoric period or the Roman transition, with evidence of both domestic occupation and funerary or ceremonial practice. The site's earthworks remain sufficiently preserved to contribute to understanding of settlement patterns and land use in the Shropshire landscape during this period.

Caer-Din Ring: a small enclosed Iron Age or Romano-British settlement, an adjacent ancient field boundary, round barrow and cultivation remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer-Din Ring: a small enclosed Iron Age or Romano-British settlement, an adjacent ancient field boundary, round barrow and cultivation remains?

Caer-Din Ring is a small enclosed settlement of Iron Age or Romano-British date located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021280.

Who is responsible for protecting Caer-Din Ring: a small enclosed Iron Age or Romano-British settlement, an adjacent ancient field boundary, round barrow and cultivation remains?

Caer-Din Ring: a small enclosed Iron Age or Romano-British settlement, an adjacent ancient field boundary, round barrow and cultivation remains 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 1021280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer-Din Ring: a small enclosed Iron Age or Romano-British settlement, an adjacent ancient field boundary, round barrow and cultivation remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage (5.5 km), Offa's Dyke: section on the western slope of Llanfair Hill, 1.4km south west of Burfield (6 km), Camp on Llanfair Hill (7.4 km).

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