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Castle Ring is a univallate hillfort situated on Stitt Hill in Shropshire, comprising a single defensive bank enclosing an irregular interior. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a modest example of the fortified settlements characteristic of the period in the West Midlands region. The earthwork, positioned some 450 metres south-east of Stitt Cottages, survives as a slight but discernible topographical feature, though its precise chronology and period of occupation remain subjects for archaeological investigation. The site's classification as a univallate fort indicates a relatively simple defensive scheme, suggesting either a settlement of limited status or one that did not require the more elaborate multi-vallate fortifications found at larger contemporary centres.
Castle Ring: a slight univallate hillfort on Stitt Hill, 450m south east of Stitt Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007698. View the official record →
Castle Ring is a univallate hillfort situated on Stitt Hill in Shropshire, comprising a single defensive bank enclosing an irregular interior. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007698.
Castle Ring: a slight univallate hillfort on Stitt Hill, 450m south east of Stitt Cottages 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 1007698.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Synald's Knoll, 1000m south of the Midland Gliding clubhouse. (7.2 km), Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar. (7.5 km), Bowl barrow 80m north-west of OS trig pillar on Synald's Knoll. (7.5 km).
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