Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosure on Haddon Hill, 360m north-west of The Batch

Enclosure on Haddon Hill, 360m north-west of The Batch

England
List entry 1007701
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure on Haddon Hill, 360m north-west of The Batch, is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Shropshire. The site comprises a defended enclosure formed by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Its elevated position on Haddon Hill would have provided both defensive advantage and commanding views across the surrounding landscape. The monument remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric land use and settlement organisation in Shropshire, though further detailed investigation would be required to establish its precise chronology and functional purpose within the broader context of Iron Age settlement hierarchy.

Enclosure on Haddon Hill, 360m north-west of The Batch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007701. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure on Haddon Hill, 360m north-west of The Batch?

Enclosure on Haddon Hill, 360m north-west of The Batch, is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007701.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure on Haddon Hill, 360m north-west of The Batch?

Enclosure on Haddon Hill, 360m north-west of The Batch 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 1007701.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure on Haddon Hill, 360m north-west of The Batch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa 200yds (180m) N of Acton Scott Hall (6.2 km), Roman road at Marshbrook (6.3 km), Bowl barrow on Prior's Holt Hill. (6.5 km).

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