Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Ring: a large univallate hillfort, 600m south east of Meadowtown Farm

Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort, 600m south east of Meadowtown Farm

England
List entry 1021278
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Ring is a large univallate hillfort situated approximately 600 metres south-east of Meadowtown Farm in Shropshire. The monument comprises a single defensive bank and ditch enclosing an irregular roughly circular area on high ground, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts in the region. The site demonstrates the typical defensive strategy of its period, with the earthwork construction providing protection and commanding views over the surrounding landscape. Castle Ring is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1021278.

Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort, 600m south east of Meadowtown Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021278. View the official record →

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What is Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort, 600m south east of Meadowtown Farm?

Castle Ring is a large univallate hillfort situated approximately 600 metres south-east of Meadowtown Farm in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021278.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort, 600m south east of Meadowtown Farm?

Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort, 600m south east of Meadowtown Farm 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 1021278.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Ring: a large univallate hillfort, 600m south east of Meadowtown Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site S of Bagbury (revealed by aerial photography) (7.7 km), Slight univallate hillfort 600m north of Roveries House (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds (8 km).

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