Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross-dyke on Barrister's Plain, 800m south east of Narnell's Rock

Cross-dyke on Barrister's Plain, 800m south east of Narnell's Rock

England
List entry 1007703
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross-dyke on Barrister's Plain is an Iron Age linear earthwork located in Shropshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial ditch and bank formation typical of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the Iron Age period. Its precise function—whether serving primarily as a defensive work, livestock enclosure, or territorial marker—reflects the complex land use patterns of Iron Age communities in the Welsh Marches region. The earthwork remains a significant archaeological feature for understanding settlement patterns and land division in prehistoric Shropshire.

Cross-dyke on Barrister's Plain, 800m south east of Narnell's Rock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007703. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross-dyke on Barrister's Plain, 800m south east of Narnell's Rock?

Cross-dyke on Barrister's Plain is an Iron Age linear earthwork located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007703.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross-dyke on Barrister's Plain, 800m south east of Narnell's Rock?

Cross-dyke on Barrister's Plain, 800m south east of Narnell's Rock 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 1007703.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross-dyke on Barrister's Plain, 800m south east of Narnell's Rock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Botley Stone, a ring cairn on Churchmoor Hill, 600m north-west of Churchmoor Farm. (3.7 km), Bowl barrow on the southern end of The Long Mynd, 630m east of Myndtown. (4.4 km), Bowl barrow at Eaton Farm (6.1 km).

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