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Circular earthwork 400yds (360m) E of Bishton Hall is a prehistoric or Iron Age circular enclosure located in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular bank and ditch formation, typical of defensive or ritual enclosures of the later prehistoric period. Such earthworks commonly served functions relating to settlement, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial activity, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains archaeologically unconfirmed. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates its historical significance as evidence of early settlement patterns and land use in the region.
Circular earthwork 400yds (360m) E of Bishton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006074. View the official record →
Circular earthwork 400yds (360m) E of Bishton Hall is a prehistoric or Iron Age circular enclosure located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006074.
Circular earthwork 400yds (360m) E of Bishton Hall 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 1006074.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 160m south-west of St Michael and All Angels' Church (1.9 km), Essex Bridge, Great Haywood (3.8 km), Great Haywood canal bridge No 109 (4 km).
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