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, England. The monument comprises a single defensive rampart enclosing an interior area, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort design, and its substantial size indicates it served as a significant stronghold during the prehistoric period. The site's strategic location and physical scale suggest it functioned as a centre of importance for local communities, whether for settlement, defence, or seasonal gathering. Castle Ring remains an important example of Iron Age fortification in the West Midlands landscape.

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, England. 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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