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, England. The monument comprises a defended settlement with associated archaeological features including an adjacent ancient field boundary, a round barrow, and cultivation remains that document patterns of land use and settlement in this period. The site's physical remains reflect the defensive character of Iron Age settlement practices, whilst the presence of Romano-British material suggests continuity or reoccupation during the Roman period. The barrow and field systems indicate the broader landscape context of agricultural and ritual activity surrounding the main settlement.

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, England. 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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