Caerbre

England
List entry 1003015
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerbre is a Iron Age hillfort situated in Shropshire, England. The site occupies a commanding position and is defined by defensive earthworks comprising banks and ditches that would have served to protect its inhabitants and livestock. The hillfort dates to the pre-Roman Iron Age period, representing a significant settlement and defensive centre of its era. Such hillforts were characteristic of later prehistoric Britain and played important roles in regional territorial control and community organisation during the centuries before Roman conquest.

Caerbre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerbre?

Caerbre is a Iron Age hillfort situated in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003015.

Who is responsible for protecting Caerbre?

Caerbre 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 1003015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerbre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's Moat Mound & Bailey Castle (7 km), Offa's Dyke: Section from Road Junction near Drewin to County Boundary (7 km), Mellington Hill Round Barrow (7.3 km).

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