Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane

Enclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane

England
List entry 1020275
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Enclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane is a prehistoric settlement site located in Shropshire and designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The farmstead dates to the Iron Age period and is characterised by its enclosed layout, a defensive or stock-management feature typical of agricultural settlements of this era. The site's proximity to The Croft suggests it formed part of a broader pattern of Iron Age land use and habitation in the locality. Such enclosed farmsteads represent important evidence for understanding Iron Age economy, social organisation, and the management of agricultural resources during the later prehistoric period in the English Midlands.

Enclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020275. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane?

The Enclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane is a prehistoric settlement site located in Shropshire and designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020275.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane?

Enclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane 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 1020275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of pumping engine at Muxton Bridge colliery (4.6 km), Parts of a Roman camp and signal station 410m ESE of Watling Street Grange (6.1 km), Headgear at Grange colliery, 240m north west of Watling Street Grange (6.1 km).

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